Tetrahedral Molecular Geometry in Organic Chemistry

Very Easy Organic Chemistry Structure And Bonding

Consider the following information about molecular structure: In organic chemistry, the shape and bonding of molecules significantly influence their chemical properties and reactivity. A tetrahedral molecular geometry occurs when a carbon atom is bonded to four other atoms. This geometry arises from the arrangement of four sp³ hybridized orbitals around the central carbon atom.

Based on this information, which of the following statements about the bonding in a tetrahedral molecule is correct?

All four bonds are equivalent and have a bond angle of 90 degrees.

The bond angles between the atoms are approximately 109.5 degrees.

Tetrahedral molecules cannot accommodate lone pairs.

The carbon atom can only form two sigma bonds in a tetrahedral arrangement.

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