The number of C-H bonds in ethane (C $_{2}$ H $_{6}$ ) molecule are:

four

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six

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eight

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ten

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Solution

The correct option is B six
As carbon can form 4 bonds each, in ethane, a carbon will form one carbon-carbon bond. Remaining each carbon can form 3 bonds and we have 6 hydrogen. Thus, 2 carbons can have 6 C-H bond.

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