How many electrons are shared between carbon and hydrogen in CH₄ ?

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Solution

The correct option is C
4

Carbon will have 4 unshared electrons and 4 shared electrons.

Carbon forms 4 single bonds by sharing 4 electrons with 4 hydrogen atoms.

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