Explain the shape carbon tetrachloride

Tetrahedral because there are 4 areas of electron density around the central carbon atom that repel as far away as possible. The bond angle is 109 degrees

LB
Answered by Louis B. Chemistry tutor

2764 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Describe the trend in the reactivity of group 2 elements with chlorine as you descend down the group.


Why are teachers now saying electrons are in orbitals? I thought they moved around shells?


The enthalpy of combustion of ethanol is −1371 kJ mol−1 . The density of ethanol is 0.789 g cm−3 . Calculate the heat energy released in kJ when 1 dm3 of ethanol is burned.


What is the definition of "Enthalpy Change of Formation"


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning