Q. The number of sigma bonds in ethane formed by the overlap of $ s{{p}^{3}} $ and s orbitals is
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Solution:
Structure of $ {{C}_{2}}{{H}_{6}} $ is :
The C-atoms in ethane are $ s{{p}^{3}} $ hybridized so, the sigma bond between C?C atoms is $ s{{p}^{3}}-s{{p}^{3}} $ sigma bond and the bond formed between C and H are $ s{{p}^{3}}-s $ sigma bond Hence, there are $ 6\,s{{p}^{3}}-s $ sigma bonds in ethane.
