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प्रश्न
Explain the bonding in methane molecule using electron dot structure.
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उत्तर
Formation of methane molecule – Non-polar covalent compound:
| Atom | Electronic configuration | Nearest noble gas | To attain stable electronic the configuration of nearest noble gas |
| Carbon | `""_6^12C[2,4]` | Neon [2,8] | Carbon needs four electrons to complete the octet |
| Hydrogen | `""_1^1H[1]` | Helium [2] | Hydrogen needs one electron to complete the duplet |
One atom of carbon shares four electron pairs, one with each of the four atoms of
hydrogen.
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| Before combination (4 [H] and 1 [C] atom) |
After combination (CH4 – Methane molecule) |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Draw the electron-dot structure of a hydrogen chloride molecule:
- Which inert gas does the H atom in HCl resemble in electron arrangement?
- Which inert gas does the Cl atom in HCl resemble in electron arrangement?
Draw the electron-dot structure of the following compound and state the type of bonding in the given case:
NH3
Which of the following cannot exhibit isomerism?
For each compound mentioned above give the formulae of ions formed in aqueous solution.
Explain the following briefly:
Cl2 is a non polar molecule, while HCl is a polar molecule.
Draw the electron dot diagram and structure of nitrogen molecule.
Define the functional group and complete the following table.
| S.I. No. | Functional Group | Compound | Formula |
| (1) | ______________ | _______________ |
C2H5OH |
| (2) | _______________ | _______________ | CH3CHO |
List two differences between the properties exhibited by covalent compounds and ionic compounds.
______ is an example of a covalent compound having a high melting point.
Carbon can neither form C4- cation nor C4 anion. Why?

