The shape of CO_2,H_2O and CH_4 respectively are

Kingsley Thompson February 03, 2026

 The shape of CO_2,H_2O and CH_4 respectively are 

A. bent, linear and tetrahedral

B. bent, tetrahedral and linear 

C. linear, bent and tetrahedral

D. tetrahedral, linear and bent

The correct answer is C. linear, bent and tetrahedral ✅

Explanation:

  • CO₂ has a linear shape because the carbon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms with no lone pair on carbon.

  • H₂O has a bent (V-shaped) structure due to two lone pairs on the oxygen atom.

  • CH₄ has a tetrahedral shape because carbon forms four equal bonds with hydrogen.

👉 Final Answer: C. linear, bent and tetrahedral

PQN: 38

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