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What's the molecular geometry of SiCI4​

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Tetrahedral shape

Step-by-step explanation:

The compound SiCl₄ has a molecular geometry of a tetrahedral shape. The shape of compound can be predicted using the valence shell electron pair repulsion theory model.

  • The total electron pair around the central atoms is 4.
  • The number of bond pairs is 4.
  • Lone pair is zero.
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