CHEMISTRY
JAMB 2005 - Question 27
Chemistry 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 27: The shape of the hydrocarbon compound CH4 is
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
The hydrocarbon compound CH4 is methane, which is a tetrahedral molecule. Methane consists of one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. The carbon atom is at the center, and the hydrogen atoms surround it, forming a tetrahedral arrangement with bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees between adjacent hydrogen atoms. This geometry is a result of the sp3 hybridization of the carbon atom's orbitals in methane.

