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The spatial orientation of other atoms (or groups) around carbon atoms is_____when a carbon atom is bonded to four other atoms (or groups).

A

pyramidal with a rectangular base

B

pyramidal with a square base

C

tetrahedral

D

plane

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The correct Answer is:
C
This is consistent with the following evidence:
(a) Only one compound with the generla formula `CH_(3)X` is ever found
(b) Only one compound with the formula `CH_(2)X_(2)` or `CH_(2)XZ` is ever found
(c ) two enantiomertic compounds with the formula `CHXYZ` are ever found
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