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Hydrocarbon Explorer

Interactive 3D VSEPR Molecular Models

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Molecular Theory & Guide

VSEPR Geometries & Angles: Valence shell electron pair repulsion governs 3D shape. Saturated carbon forms sp³ tetrahedral ($109.5^\circ$), alkene double bonds form sp² trigonal planar ($120^\circ$), and alkyne triple bonds form sp linear ($180^\circ$).

Bond Length Standards: Single $C-C = 1.54\,\text{Å}$, Double $C=C = 1.34\,\text{Å}$, Triple $C\equiv C = 1.20\,\text{Å}$, $C-H = 1.09\,\text{Å}$, $C-O = 1.43\,\text{Å}$, $C=O = 1.22\,\text{Å}$.

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Alkane
IUPAC Name Methane
Formula CH₄
Molar Mass 16.043 g/mol
Boiling Point -161.5 °C (111.7 K)
Melting Point -182.5 °C (90.7 K)
Density 0.657 g/L (gas)
Combustion ΔH°c -891 kJ/mol
Formation ΔH°f -74.8 kJ/mol
Flash Point -188 °C
Hybridization sp³ (Tetrahedral)
Atoms: 5 Bonds: 4 FPS: 60