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Pentane has the molecular formula C(5)H(...

Pentane has the molecular formula `C_(5)H_(12)`. It has

A

5 covalent bonds

B

12 covalent bonds

C

16 covalent bonds

D

17 covalent bonds

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The correct Answer is:
C
The structural formula of pentane `C_(5)H_(12)` is
`H-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-underset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)C-H`
It contains 16 covalent bonds.
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