Chemistry
With the help of an atomic orbit structure diagram - explain the formation of :
(a) carbon tetrachloride
(b) methane
[at. no. : C=6, Cl=17, H=1]
Chemical Bonding
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Answer
(a) Atomic orbit structure diagram for formation of carbon tetrachloride molecule is shown below:

(b) Atomic orbit structure diagram for formation of methane molecule is shown below:

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