Question

Which of the following statement about methane is correct?

1. The IUPAC name of methane is also methane.
2. It contains 6 hydrogen atoms to form a bond.

1. Statement 1 is correct
2. Statement 2 is correct
3. Both are correct
4. Both are incorrect

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Statement 1 is correct

The correct answer is 1 i.e. Statement 1 is correct.

Explanation:

• This compound contains 1 carbon atom which is indicated by writing 'meth'.
• This compound has all single bonds, so it is saturated.
• The saturated hydrocarbon is indicated by the ending 'ane'.
• On joining 'meth' and 'ane', the IUPAC name of its compound becomes 'methane'.
• This common name of CH₄ hydrocarbon is also methane. 
• Thus, the IUPAC name as well as the common name of the hydrocarbon CH₄ is the same, methane.