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Question
Four atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of carbon to give methane [CH4]. State the valency of carbon.
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Solution
Methane is formed by the combination of four hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom where valency of hydrogen is 1 and valency of carbon is 4.
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