13. The electron dot structure for methane, CH_(4). can be classified using VSEPR theory tetrahedral triangular pyramidal triangular square

The electron dot structure for methane, \( \mathrm{CH}_{4} \), can be classified using VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory as tetrahedral.<br /><br />In methane, the central carbon atom is bonded to four hydrogen atoms. According to VSEPR theory, the electron pairs around the central atom will arrange themselves as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion. For methane, this results in a tetrahedral geometry with bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees. Therefore, the correct classification is tetrahedral.