Question

What is the molecular geometry of CCl₄?

1) a linear
2) bent
3) trigonal planer
4) tetrahedral
5) e trigonal bipyramidal

Answer 1

The molecular geometry of CCl₄ is tetrahedral, which ascribes to the corresponding tetrahedral electron-pair geometry created by the four regions of electron density around the carbon atom, with no lone pairs affecting the shape.

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecular geometry of CCl₄ is tetrahedral.

This is determined based on the electron-pair geometry, which is influenced by the number of regions of electron density around the central carbon atom. In the case of CCl₄, there are four regions of electron density (each chlorine atom contributes one region, and there are no lone pairs on the carbon), which corresponds to a tetrahedral electron-pair geometry. As there are no lone pairs to alter the shape, the molecular geometry matches the electron-pair geometry and is also tetrahedral.