Question

use the answer bank to create a molecular diagram and identify the molecular shape. cbr₄ molecular shape tetrahedral answer bank linear bent answer bank ─ ⅰ ∶ ∶ ∶ c br

Explanation:

1. For the molecular diagram of $\text{CBr}_4$: Carbon is the central atom (least electronegative). It forms 4 single covalent bonds with 4 bromine atoms, and has no lone valence electron pairs remaining.
2. $\text{CBr}_4$ has 4 bonding electron domains and 0 non-bonding (lone) pairs around the central carbon atom. Based on valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory, this electron domain geometry and molecular shape is tetrahedral.

Answer:

Molecular diagram: A central C atom bonded to 4 Br atoms, no lone pairs on C.
Molecular Shape: Tetrahedral