Question

Ethane, with the molecular formula ${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_6$, has ____ covalent bonds.

• A. six
• B. seven
• C. eight
• D. nine

Answer 1

The correct option is B seven

A covalent bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between two elements. Given below is the structure of ethane, having molecular formula ${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_6$:

Ethane has seven covalent bonds, i.e., six C-H bonds and one C-C bond.