What is the molecular shape of carbon and nitrogen in methylamine (CH₅N)? A) Nitrogen is trigonal planar and carbon is tetrahedral. B) Carbon is tetrahedral and nitrogen is bent. C) Nitrogen is trigonal pyramidal and carbon is tetrahedral. D) Carbon is linear and nitrogen is tetrahedral. E) Both of them are tetrahedral.

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In methylamine, nitrogen has a lone pair and three bonded groups, making it trigonal pyramidal. Carbon is bonded to three hydrogen atoms and one nitrogen atom, giving it a tetrahedral shape. Therefore, Choice C is the best answer.

What Is the Molecular Shape of Carbon and Nitrogen in Methylamine