Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Methane

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Methane: The simplest alkane; molecular formula CH₄.

Molecular Structure of Methane

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Lewis structure		Natta projection		Ball and spoke

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Space-filling model		Molecular model kit

Related terms: Hydrocarbon, aliphatic, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, heptane, octane, nonane, decane, methanol, methanesulfonate, methanesulfonic acid, methyl group
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