Ethane (C₂H₆)gas Is a Molecule That Consists of Two Tetrahedral

question 45

Multiple Choice

Ethane (C₂H₆) gas is a molecule that consists of two tetrahedral groups of single-bonded atoms.Which of the following would change the configuration of these atoms from a tetrahedral configuration to a planar configuration?

• A)the presence of single covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms
• B)the presence of single covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and double covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms
• C)the presence of double covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms
• D)the presence of triple covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms

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