what is the VSPER shape of CH4?

Q-what is the shape of CH4?

Ans- Tetrahedral

Explanation:-

Shape of any compound depends upon bond pair available in given compound.

In CH4 there are 4H atom bonded with central atom C

Lewis structure of CH4

Here we see that 4H atoms bonded with C atom.so there is 4bond pairs are present in CH4.There is  no lone pair present in CH4.According to VSPER theory 4bond pair&no lone pair's compound has a tetrahedral geometry &shape also.

 Hence molecular geometry(shape)& electron geometry of CH4 is Tetrahedral.

                                                    Anupriya

                                          M.Sc (chem),B.Ed