Chemistry
Explain the bonding in methane molecule.
Chemical Bonding
33 Likes
Answer
Methane consists of one carbon atom [2,4] and four hydrogen atoms [1]. Carbon needs four electrons to attain a stable electronic configuration of nearest noble gas - Ne, whereas, hydrogen needs one electron to attain stable electronic configuration of nearest noble gas - He.
Therefore, one atom of carbon shares four electron pairs one with each of the four hydrogen atoms, resulting in formation of methane molecule.
The atomic orbit structure diagram of the formation of methane molecule is shown below:
Answered By
24 Likes
Related Questions
Select the right answer -
(i) Sodium chloride — covalent bond/ionic bond/covalent and coordinate bond.
(ii) Carbon tetrachloride — covalent bond/ionic bond/covalent and coordinate bond.
Draw the atomic orbit structure of carbon tetrachloride and state the type of bond present in it.
The molecule which contains a triple covalent bond is:
A: ammonia
B: methane
C: water
D: nitrogen(i) In covalent compounds, the bond is formed due to …………… [sharing/transfer] of electrons.
(ii) A molecule of …………… contains a triple bond. [hydrogen/ammonia/nitrogen]