Ethane, with the molecular formula C2H6, has (a) 6 covalent bonds (b) 7 covalent bonds (c) 8 covalent bonds (d) 9 covalent bonds
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Answer: (b) 7 covalent bonds
Solution: Ethane, with the molecular formula C2H6, has 7 covalent bonds.
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