Question

The structural formula of methane is:

• A. \[ \begin{array}{c} H \quad H \\ | \quad | \\ H - C - C - H \\ | \quad | \\ H \quad H \end{array} \]
• B. \[ \begin{array}{c} H \\ | \\ H - C - H \\ | \\ H \end{array} \]
• C. \[ \begin{array}{c} H \quad H \\ | \quad | \\ H - C = C - H \end{array} \]
• D. \[ H - C \equiv C - H \]

Hint:

Methane is a {saturated hydrocarbon} with a {tetrahedral shape}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Methane (\( CH_4 \)) has a tetrahedral structure where carbon forms four single bonds with hydrogen atoms. It follows the octet rule and represents a simple hydrocarbon in the alkane series.