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Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams

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The number of shared pairs of electrons in propane is:

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2

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4

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6

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10

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Solution

The correct option is C 10
The number of covalent bonds in propane are 10, as each hydrogen atom gives rise to a single covalent bond , i.e, 8 ans the 3 carbons have 2 single bonds between them.

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