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In which of the following compounds are the formula and shape matched correctly?

a. CH₂Cl₂ Tetrahedral.
b. CO₂ Bent
c. NH₃ Trigonal Planar
d. H₂O Linear

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Final answer:

CH₂Cl₂ Tetrahedral (Option A) is the compound whose formula and shape match correctly. CH₂Cl₂ has a tetrahedral shape, making it the correct match between the formula and the molecular shape.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about the correct match between the chemical formula of a compound and its molecular shape.

Upon analysis of the options provided, we find that:

  • CH₂Cl₂ has a tetrahedral shape, with the carbon atom at the center and the hydrogen and chlorine atoms at the corners of the tetrahedron.
  • CO₂ has a linear shape, not bent, as it contains two regions of electron density with no lone pairs on the central carbon atom.
  • NH₃ has a trigonal pyramidal shape, not trigonal planar.
  • H₂O has a bent shape (about 109°), not linear.

Therefore, the correctly matched compound and shape from the given options is CH₂Cl₂ Tetrahedral.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A.

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