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The no. of sigma bonds formed in ethane by the overlapping of ${s p}^{3} - {s p}^{3}$ orbitals:

A

7

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5

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1

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4

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Solution

The correct option is C $1$
In ethane molecule, one bond is formed by $s p^{3} - s p^{3}$ overlap.

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