Question

Ethene, with the molecular formula $C_2{H}_4$, has

• A. 5 covalent bonds
• B. 7 covalent bonds
• C. 4 covalent bonds
• D. 6 covalent bonds

Answer 1

The correct option is B

7 covalent bonds

The bond formed by sharing the pair of electrons between two atoms in order to gain stability is known as a covalent bond. The structure of ethane is given below:

Ethane has in total seven covalent bonds in which six is formed between carbon and hydrogen and one bond is formed between carbon-carbon atoms.