Which of the following statements is true about Methane? (1) It is widely used as a fuel. (2) It is a major component of bio-gas and Compressed Natural Gas. (3) It has a formula CH4. (4) All of the above
(4) All of the above Explanation: All the statements mentioned above are correct. Furthermore, Hydrogen has a valency of 1 while Carbon has four valence electrons. In order to achieve noble gas configuration, carbon shares these electrons with four atoms of hydrogen resulting in formation of methane- CH4.