The number of sigma bonds in ethane formed by the overlap of $s p^{3}$ and $s$ orbitals is:

5

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6

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7

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4

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Solution

The correct option is B $6$
In $H_{3} C - C H_{3}$ , sigma bonds between $s p^{3} C$ and $s$ of $H$ . Therefore, it has six $s p^{3} - s$ sigma bonds.

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