Write the :
(a) molecular formula,
(b) electron dot formula and
(c) structural formula of methane and ethane.

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(a) Molecular formula:

Methane - $C H_{4}$
Ethane - $C_{2} H_{6}$

(b) Electron dot formula:

Methane -

Ethane -

(c) Structural formula:

Methane -

Ethane -

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