Ethane, with the molecular formula C 2 H 6 has
(a) 6 covalent bonds.
(b) 7 covalent bonds.
(c) 8 covalent bonds.
(d) 9 covalent bonds.
Answer:
In ethane there are six C-H bonds and one C-C bond. Hence, ethane has 7 covalent bonds.
So, the correct answer is (b) - 7 covalent bonds.