Question

What types of bonds does methane (CH4) like to form and why?

Answer 1

B. Covalent bonds because the carbon likes to share its electrons with the hydrogen atoms

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (B).

Explanation:

Covalent bonds may be defined as the bonds formed by the mutual sharing of the electrons between the elements. Covalent bonds are the strongest bonds in the nature.

The methane molecules forms the covalent bonds. The carbon shares its four electron with the four hydrogen molecules by the mutual sharing between the carbon and hydrogen. The carbon has the ability to share its electron with hydrogen and complete its octet.

Thus, the answer is option (B).