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Grade Upto college levelPhysical Chemistry

bond angle in methane is 109 degrees 28 minutes. sir plzzzz give a semi mathematical reason or energy arguements as to why the bond angle is 109 degrees 28 minutes............. i will surely approve >>>>>>>>>>

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15 Years agoGrade Upto college level
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Profile image of Amitabh Shrivastava
15 Years ago

It can be easily proved by using three dimensional geometry. You dont need to prove although if you need a proof, try referying to solid state chapter in chemistry the tetrahedral geometry of crystals will help you understand the core concept.