Question

why is carbon tetrahedral

Answer 1

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Explanation:The carbon has 4 valence electrons and thus needs 4 more electrons from four hydrogen atoms to complete its octet. The hydrogen atoms are as far apart as possible at 109o bond angle. This is tetrahedral geometry. ... This molecule provides the basis for the tetrahedral geometries at each carbon in a hydrocarbon chain.

Answer 2

The carbon has 4 valence electrons and thus needs 4 more electrons from four hydrogen atoms to complete its octet. The hydrogen atoms are as far apart as possible at 109o bond angle. This is tetrahedral geometry.This molecule provides the basis for the tetrahedral geometries at each carbon in a hydrocarbon chain.