Question

The shape of molecule with 4 bond pairs and zero lone pair is 4

• A. tetrahedron
• B. linear
• C. pyramidal
• D. trigonal planar

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

According to VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory, when a molecule has 4 bond pairs and no lone pairs, the electron pairs repel each other equally in 3D space. This results in a tetrahedral geometry where the bond angles are approximately 109.5°. A classic example is methane (CH₄), where the central carbon forms four single bonds with hydrogen atoms and has no lone pairs.

The correct answer is option (A): tetrahedron