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Ethane, with the molecular formula C2H6, has ____ covalent bonds.


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six
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seven
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C
eight
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nine
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Solution

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 C2H6:


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


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