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In `C_2H_6` (ethane), the `C-C` sigma `(sigma)` bond is formed by _______overlap.A. `p-p`B. `sp-s`C. `s-s`D. `sp^3-sp^3` |
Answer» Correct Answer - D The Lewis structure of `C_2H_6` is `H-overset(H)overset(|)underset(H)underset(|)C-overset(H)overset(|)underset(H)underset(|)C-H` Every C atom is `sp^3`-hybridized as it forms `4sigma` bonds. Thus, the `C-C` bond is `sp^3-sp^3` sigma bond while the `C-H` bonds are `sp^3-s` bonds. |
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