Why does methane have 4xxC-H bonds?

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anor277
Feb 17, 2017

Because CH_4 is the formula of the methane molecule.......i.e. a carbon nucleus can form up to 4xxC-H bonds......

Explanation:

"Methane" is the first of a series of the homologous alkanes, general formula, C_nH_(2n+2). The next member is "ethane", C_2H_6, then "propane", C_3H_8........

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