Why does methane have 4×CH bonds?

1 Answer
Feb 17, 2017

Because CH4 is the formula of the methane molecule.......i.e. a carbon nucleus can form up to 4×CH bonds......

Explanation:

Methane is the first of a series of the homologous alkanes, general formula, CnH2n+2. The next member is ethane, C2H6, then propane, C3H8........