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What is the CH5+ ion formed by protonating methane called?
AMethoxide ion
BMethylium ion
CMethanide ion
DMethanium ion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Methanium ion
CH5+ is a carbonium ion with five-coordinate carbon, named the methanium ion.
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