The molecular formula of methane is ______.

C H_{4}

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C O

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C_{2} H_{6}

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C_{3} H_{8}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{4}$
Methane is a gaseous hydrocarbon. Each molecule of methane contains one carbon atom covalently bonded to four hydrogen atoms. Thus, its molecular formula is $C H_{4}$ .

It is present in natural gas, which is widely used as a domestic fuel.

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C_{13} H_{12} .

Write the :
(a) molecular formula,
(b) electron dot formula and
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C_{13} H_{12}

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