MCQ
Number of bonded electrons in ethane molecule are :
  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $10$
  • $14$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$14$
Ethane consists of $6C − H$ bonds and $1C − C$ bond. Total number of bonds is $7.$ Each bond is made up of two electrons. Thus, total bonded electrons are $7 \times 2 = 14.$

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