Tetrahedral molecular shape

In a tetrahedral the four atoms bound to the central atom are as far apart as possible. The bond angles in a tetrahedral are each 109.5^o.

Carbon tetraiodide (CI₄) is characterized by tetrahedral molecular shape. It is composed of one carbon and four iodine atoms.

Molecular model of carbon tetraiodide

Animated model of carbon tetraiodide

Structural formula of carbon tetraiodide

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