Multiple choice

Methane is the simplest alliphatic hydrocarbon.Which of the following compounds is analogue of methane?

  1. Gallium nitride

  2. Gallium phosphide

  3. Germane

  4. Germanium dichloride

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Germane is the chemical compound with the formula GeH4, and the germanium analogue of methane. It is the simplest germanium hydride and one of the most useful compounds of germanium. It is tetrahedral. It burns in air to produce GeO2 and water.