Question

Below is the Lewis structure for methane.


HELPP!!
Based on its Lewis structure, what is the correct shape of a methane molecule?
A.
tetrahedral
B.
trigonal planar
C.
trigonal pyramidal
D.
bent

Answer 1

Answer:

C. trigonal pyramidal ..

Answer 2

central carbon atoms only have 4 bonded electron pairs and no free electron pairs, hence the shape of the methane molecule based on VSEPR model is tetrahedral