Which of the following is/are tetrahedral?
1) methane, CH₄
2) methyl carbocation, CH₃⁺
3) methyl carbanion, CH₃^-
4) methyl radical, CH₃^-

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Methane (CH₄) is tetrahedral. Methyl carbanion (CH₃⁻) also has a tetrahedral geometry due to the presence of a lone pair on the carbon, making it sp³ hybridized. Methyl carbocation (CH₃⁺) and methyl radical (CH₃•) are not tetrahedral; they are planar and have sp² hybridization.

Which of the Following Is/are Tetrahedral