Which of the following molecules have higher bond angle and why? CO2 or CH4
Asked by Arvindrajaram | 19th Oct, 2009, 12:56: PM
Expert Answer:
CO2 has a linear structure and hence the OCO bond angle is 180 degrees.
CH4 has a tetrahedral structure and hence the HCH bond angle of 109.4 degrees.
Answered by | 20th Oct, 2009, 09:13: AM
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