The Carbon-Carbon Bond in Ethane, CH₃CH₃, Results from the Overlap

question 17

Multiple Choice

The carbon-carbon bond in ethane, CH₃CH₃, results from the overlap of which of the following?

• A) s atomic orbitals
• B) p atomic orbitals
• C) sp hybrid orbitals
• D) sp² hybrid orbitals
• E) sp³ hybrid orbitals

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