The number of covalent bonds in a molecule of ethane (C₂H₆) is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The number of covalent bonds in a molecule of ethane (C₂H₆) is:
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 6
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ethane: H₃C-CH₃. There is one C-C single bond and six C-H single bonds, total 7 covalent bonds. Each bond is a sigma bond. The structural formula shows 7 bonds. Methane has 4, propane 10. Counting bonds is simple: each line represents a covalent bond.

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