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In the following three dimensional structure of $\mathrm{CH}_4$, the bonds are labelled as $W, X, Y$ and $Z$. The bonds projecting out of the plane are:

ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (24 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A X,Y
  • B W, Z
  • C X, Z
  • D W, Y
Solution:
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The correct answer is: W, Z
The bonds that are projecting out of the plane are $W$ and $Z$.


Here, normal lines $(-)$ always shows the groups, lying in the plane of the paper.

Solid-wedge shows the bond projects out of the plane of paper and towards the observer.

Dashed-wedge $(|||| \mid)$ also, shows the bond projecting out of the plane of paper but it is away from the observer.

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