What is carbon tetra hydride?

Carbon tetrahydride, also known as methane, is a colorless, odorless, and flammable gas with the chemical formula CH4. It is the simplest hydrocarbon and the main component of natural gas. Methane is produced naturally by the decomposition of organic matter and is also emitted by livestock, wetlands, and fossil fuel extraction.

Methane has many industrial uses, such as fuel for heating and cooking, as a feedstock for the production of chemicals, and as a fuel for power generation. It is also used as a refrigerant, in gas chromatography, and as a source of carbon in diamond synthesis.

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and is responsible for approximately 20% of global warming since preindustrial times. It is also a major contributor to air pollution and has been linked to respiratory problems. Reducing methane emissions has become a major focus of efforts to address climate change.