Answered: Explain the carbon–hydrogen bonds ?

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Explain the carbon–hydrogen bonds ?

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Carbon-hydrogen bond

It is a bond formed between Carbon and hydrogen atoms and it can be seen in many organic compounds. This bond between Carbon and hydrogen is covalent in nature.

Covalent bond is formed by sharing of electrons between the atoms. Here in C-H bond , Carbon is having 4 electrons in its outermost shell and can share it with upto 4 H atoms. This completes the outer shell of C and H making them stable.

for eg. methane i.e CH₄

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