The molecular geometry of the CH₃^- ion is A)tetrahedral. B)square planar. C)square pyramidal. D)trigonal planar. E)trigonal pyramidal.

Name: The molecular geometry of the CH 3 - ion is A)tetrahedral. B)square planar. C)square pyramidal. D)trigonal planar. E)trigonal pyramidal.
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The CH₃^- ion has four regions of electron density (three bonds and one lone pair) around the central carbon atom, which results in a trigonal pyramidal geometry according to VSEPR theory.

The Molecular Geometry of the CH3- Ion Is

The Molecular Geometry of the CH₃^- Ion Is