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Ethane, with the molecular formula C(2)H...

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.

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Ethane has the structure
`H-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-H
All the bonds are covalent. Thus, it has seven covalent bonds. Option (b) is correct.
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