In which molecule are all outer-shell electrons involved in bonding?

  1. H₂O
  2. NH₃
  3. CH₄
  4. HCl
Answer

C) CH₄

In CH₄ all four outer electrons of carbon are used in C–H bonds, so there are no lone pairs. H₂O, NH₃ and HCl all keep lone pairs.

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