The shape of the methane molecule (CH4)is ________.
A)linear
B)tetrahedral
C)trigonal pyramidal
D)bent (109°)
E)trigonal planar

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The methane molecule has a tetrahedral shape, with the carbon atom at the center and four hydrogen atoms at the four corners of a tetrahedron. This is because the carbon atom has four valence electrons and needs to form four bonds to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons (octet rule).

The Shape of the Methane Molecule (CH4)is ________