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Explain the formation of covalent bond taking the example of methane and write the electron dot structure of methane. |
Answer» Solution :Carbon has four valence electrons. To achieve stability, it should follow the octet rule i.e, it should have 8 electrons in its valence shell. Hydrogen has 1 electron in its valence shell and should have 2 electrons in its valence shell to achieve stability. THUS, C shares each of its electrons with ONE hydrogen COVALENTLY to form `CH_4`and achieve a stable form. 
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