Pentane has a molecular formula $C_{5} H_{12}$ . It has:

5 covalent bonds

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12 covalent bonds

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16 covalent bonds

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17 covalent bonds

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Solution

The correct option is C 16 covalent bonds
(C) $16$ covalent bonds
The structural formula of pentane is
Number of $C - C$ covalent bonds $= 4$
Number of $C - H$ covalent bonds $= 12$
Total number of covalent bonds $= 16$ .

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