Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 7 - Molecular Structures - Problem Solving Practice 7.5 - Page 303: d

Answer

$sp^{3}$ hybridization, tetrahedral

Work Step by Step

The central atom of this molecule has four bonding $sp^{3}$ hybridized electron pairs, which gives it a tetrahedral shape
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