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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In methane, CH4, the total number of groups on the central atom is

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Well, if carbon is the central atom, and it has four hydrogens attached to it....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Four hydrogen atoms are attached to carbon in methane

OpenStudy (abb0t):

I think the term "group" might be a bit confusing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

We can have functional groups like OH,COOH,COOR etc ...So by that methane is devoid of any..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the total number of groups on the central atom is "4". . .

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