MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Identify the correct statement regarding geometry and lone pair of electrons present in \(\mathrm{CH}_4\) and \(\mathrm{SiCl}_4\)
- A Both have same geometry with two lone pair of electrons each.
- B Both have different geometry with one lone pair of electrons each.
- C Both have same geometry with no lone pair of electrons each.
- D Both have different geometry with no lone pair of electrons each.
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Correct Answer
(C) Both have same geometry with no lone pair of electrons each.
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\(\mathrm{CH_4}\): Central atom C, 4 bond pairs, 0 lone pairs. Geometry: Tetrahedral. \(\mathrm{SiCl_4}\): Central atom Si, 4 bond pairs, 0 lone pairs. Geometry: Tetrahedral.
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