The standard enthalpy of formation of CH4 is given by the equation : C(s)+2H2(g)→CH4(g) In order to calculate average energy for C−H bond formation we should know the following data. C(graphite )→C(g);∆Hfo= enthalpy of sublimation of carbon H2(g)→2H(g);∆H= bond dissociation energy of H2