Question

Explain the formation of covalent bond taking the example of methane.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Methane (CH4 ) is a covalent compound containing covalent bonds. Carbon atom has atomic number 6. Its electronic configuration is 2,4. ... Therefore, one atom of carbon shares its four electrons with four atoms of hydrogen to form four covalent bonds.

Answer 2

Answer:

Methane (CH4 ) is a covalent compound containing covalent bonds. Carbon atom has atomic number 6. ... Therefore, one atom of carbon shares its four electrons with four atoms of hydrogen to form four covalent bonds.