Question

Ethane molecule is formed when CH2 is added to the molecule of methane. Why ...?​

Answer 1

Answer:

according to iupac nomenclature a molecule containing 1 carbon atom in its backbone and single bonds between them is methane, 2 is enthane,3 propane and so on.

Explanation:

methane has 4 hydrogen atoms, when ch2 is added to methane carbon carbon bond is created and one hydrogen is transferred to the carbon ato which previously had 2 hydrogen atoms. thus the molecule stabilize only with a single c-c bond. producing the ethane molecule

Answer 2

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