Question

Considering the patterns you have noticed in this activity, which statement best explains why a compound with the molecular formula CH3 doesn't exist in nature?

A. Hydrogen typically needs four bonds to reach a noble gas configuration.
B. Carbon needs more than just three bonds to reach a noble gas configuration. C. The chemical CH3 does not react with other substances because of its high stability.
D. CH3 has three double bonds, which fails to give it a noble gas configuration​

Answer 1

B. Carbon needs more than just three bonds to reach a noble gas

Step-by-step explanation:

PLATO ANSWER

PLATO EXPLANATION-

Each hydrogen atom can make only one bond, but a carbon atom needs four bonds to be stable. Therefore, three hydrogen atoms are not enough for the carbon atom to make four bonds.

Answer 2

The answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

I had the same question and I chose B and it was correct.