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Which option shows all the molecules with bond angle 109.5 degrees:

Correct answer: C. SiCl4 , NH4+ , CH4

  • A. CH4 , NH4+ , PH3
  • B. SiCl4 , H2O , BeCl2
  • C. SiCl4 , NH4+ , CH4
  • D. CH4 , CCl4 , NH3

Explanation

Since all molecules stated in option C are tetrahedral in shape, where a central atom is located at the center with four substituents that are located at the corners of a tetrahedron. Hence they all have bond angles that are 109.5 degrees.

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