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Interpretation:
In a methane molecule, the hydrogen atoms would be farther from one another in a tetrahedral arrangement than if they all were in the same plane (square planar). This statement has to be demonstrated using molecular model kit representation.
Concept Introduction:
The molecular formula of a methane molecule is
- Tetrahedral.
- Square Planar.
The tetrahedral geometry:
In this geometry, the carbon atom will be located at the centre of a tetrahedron and all the four hydrogen atoms will be arranged on the corners of the tetrahedron with the bond angle of
The square planar geometry:
In this geometry, the carbon atom will be located at the centre of a square and the four hydrogen atoms will be arranged on the corners of the square on the same plane with the bond angle of
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