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Why is methane tetrahedral ?

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To understand why methane (CH₄) has a tetrahedral shape, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Structure of Methane Methane consists of one carbon atom (C) bonded to four hydrogen atoms (H). The molecular formula is CH₄. ### Step 2: Determine the Number of Sigma Bonds In methane, each carbon-hydrogen bond is a single bond, which means each bond is a sigma (σ) bond. Since there are four hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon, there are four sigma bonds in total. ...
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