Write the:
(a) molecular formula of methane and ethane

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For methane: The molecular formula is $C H_{4}$
For ethane: The molecular formula is $C_{2} H_{6}$

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Write the: (a) molecular formula of methane and ethane

For methane: The molecular formula is CH4 For ethane: The molecular formula is C2H6

Write the:
(a) molecular formula of methane and ethane

For methane: The molecular formula is $C H_{4}$
For ethane: The molecular formula is $C_{2} H_{6}$