Solution: The methane molecule, CH4, has the geometry shown in following figure. Imagine a hypothetical process in which the methane molecule is "expanded," by simultaneously extending all four C–H bonds to inf

The methane molecule, CH₄, has the geometry shown in following figure. Imagine a hypothetical process in which the methane molecule is "expanded," by simultaneously extending all four C–H bonds to infinity. We then have the process CH₄(g) → C(g) + 4 H(g)

Suppose that 3.70 g CH₄(g) is reacted with 1.13 g F₂(g), forming CF₄(g) and HF(g) as sole products. What is the limiting reagent in this reaction?