3-dimensional structure of methane

Structure of methane

CH₄ contains 4 bonded and no nonbonded electron domains, giving tetrahedral e^- domain and molecular geometries. (AX₃E₁). The H-C-H bond angles (109.5 degrees) are those predicted for a perfect tetrahedral geometry.

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