Question

Question 15
Pentane has the molecular formula ${\text{C}}_5{\text{H}}_{12}$. It has
(a) 5 covalent bonds
(b) 12 covalent bonds
(c) 16 covalent bonds
(d) 17 covalent bonds

Answer 1

The answer is (c).

Pentane (${\text{C}}_5{\text{H}}_{12}$) has 4 C- C single bond and 12 C- H single bond. So, it has 16 covalent bonds.