Explain the orbital structure of methane.

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Solution

The formula of methane molecule is ${CH}_{4}$
Atomic number of carbon = 6
Electronic configuration of carbon = 2, 4
Atomic number of hydrogen = 1
Hydrogen has one electron in its first orbit
During the formation of methane molecule
One atom of carbon shares four electron pairs
One with each of the four atoms of hydrogen

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