Question

How many covalent bonds does pentane have?

Answer 1

Pentane ----molecular formula -C5H12

MOLECULAR STRUCTURE :

CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3

   H   H   H      H       H
    I    I     I        I        I
H-C- C -  C  -  C  -   C-H
    I    I     I        I       I
   H   H   H       H     H

HENCE   16 covalent bonds are present all are saturated.
It belongs to alkanes family.

Answer 2

THE NO.OF COVALENT BONDS IS 16!!!!!!!