The shape of $C H {C l}_{3}$ molecule is

linear

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pyramidal

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tetrahedral

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trigonal bipyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is C tetrahedral
The shape of $C H {C l}_{3}$ molecule is tetrahedral due to the presence of ${s p}^{3}$ hybridisation.

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