What is the formula for carbon hydride?

Answer 1

Nomenclature: 1st element (carbon) + prefix (none) + root name ("hydr") + "ide"

==> CH = Carbon Hydride

But Since Carbon has 4 bonds, it must be CH4, which is methane.

Answer 2

The general formula for a carbon hydride is CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, where "n" represents the number of carbon atoms in the compound. This formula indicates that for every carbon atom, there are two additional hydrogen atoms.

Answer 3

It is C(OH)4.

Answer 4

CO2

Answer 5

CH4