Question
The number of covalent bonds in pentane (molecular formula C5H12) is:
(a) 5
(b) 12
(c) 17
(d) 16
Solution
16
The number of covalent bonds in pentane is 16.
This is clear from the structure of pentane shown below:
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Solution The number of covalent bonds in pentane (molecular formula C5H12) is: (a) 5 (b) 12 (c) 17 (d) 16 Concept: Bonding in Carbon - Covalent Bond.
