Apart from tetrahedral geometry, another possible geometry for `CH_(4)` is square planar with the four `H` atoms at the corners of the square and the `C` atom at its centre. Explain why `CH_(4)` is not square planar?A. the absence of d orbitalB. the smaller size of C atomC. the smaller size of H atomD. All of the above

Apart from tetrahedral geometry, another possible geometry for `CH_(4)

1.	Apart from tetrahedral geometry, another possible geometry for `CH_(4)` is square planar with the four `H` atoms at the corners of the square and the `C` atom at its centre. Explain why `CH_(4)` is not square planar?A. the absence of d orbitalB. the smaller size of C atomC. the smaller size of H atomD. All of the above
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