What is the chemical formula of methane? CH_(4) C_(2)H_(6) C_(2)H_(4) C_(2)H_(2)

The chemical formula of methane is $CH_{4}$. Methane is the simplest alkane and is the primary component of natural gas. It consists of one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. The other options provided are not the correct chemical formula for methane. $C_{2}H_{6}$ is ethane, $C_{2}H_{4}$ is ethene (or ethylene), and $C_{2}H_{2}$ is acetylene.