2
You visited us
2
times! Enjoying our articles?
Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard XII
Chemistry
Geometrical Isomerism
Which molecul...
Question
Which molecule has a tetrahedral geometry?
A
Ethylene
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Ethane
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Acetylene
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Benzene
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is
B
Ethane
Tetrahedral geometry means the carbon should be
s
p
3
hybridized.
So, ethane has
s
p
3
hybrid carbon.
Option B is correct.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
Q.
Which of the following molecules has a tetrahedral shape?
Q.
Which allotropic form of phosphorus has discrete tetrahedral
P
4
molecules.
Q.
The shape of water molecule which should be tetrahedral has a bent or distorted tetrahedral shape with a bond angle
104.5
o
. What could be the reason for this?
Q.
Assertion :
A molecule of silicon
S
i
C
l
5
, is nonpolar.
Reason:
The four bonds in
S
i
C
l
4
are identical and the molecule has a tetrahedral structure.
Q.
Which allotrogic form of phosphorus has discrete tetrahedral P
4
Molecule? How is Phosphine prepared in the laboratory? Give the equation.
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
Related Videos
Geometrical Isomerism
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Explore more
Geometrical Isomerism
Standard XII Chemistry
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
AI Tutor
Textbooks
Question Papers
Install app