Based on VSEPR theory, which of the following best describes the shape of the methane molecule (CH₄) shown below?

📌 In methane, the central carbon has 4 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs. VSEPR predicts the four bonding pairs spread as far apart as possible → tetrahedral geometry with bond angles of 109.5°. Linear (2 groups), bent (2 bonds + lone pairs, like H₂O), and trigonal planar (3 groups, no lone pairs) describe other geometries.