how many electrons are involved in the bonding of propane
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Explanation:
In 1 H atom, 1 e is present, so in 6 H atoms, 6 e are present. = 32 electrons. For 3 C atoms, electrons involved in bond formation = 3 × 4 = 12.
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Answer: The correct answer is 20 electrons.
Explanation:
Propane, with the molecular formula C3H8(CH3CH2CH3), has 10 covalent bonds in its structure.
Covalent bond: The chemical bond formed by sharing of two valence electrons between the two
atoms.
There are 8 carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds and 2 carbon-carbon covalent bonds present in the propane molecule. So, the total number of covalent bonds present in propane is (8 + 2 = 10).
So,
Total electrons = 2 x Covalent bond
Total electrons = 2 x 10
Total electrons = 20
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