The simplest member of organic compounds is?
Correct answer: B. Methane
- A. Methanol
- B. Methane
- C. Formaldehyde
- D. Formic acid
Explanation
The correct answer is methane. It is the simplest member of organic compounds, composed of a single carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. Methane is the primary component of natural gas and plays a significant role in various chemical reactions. The other options, methanol, formaldehyde, and formic acid, are not the simplest organic compounds and do not meet the criteria described in the question.
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