Asked by Bilash Bhandari on Sep 28, 2024
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A carbon-hydrogen bond in ethane (CH3CH3) is best described a ________.
A) highly polar
B) essentially nonpolar
C) ionic
D) a multiple bond
E) resonance stabilized
Carbon-Hydrogen Bond
A chemical bond between carbon and hydrogen atoms, foundational to organic molecules.
Ethane
A simple alkane with two carbon atoms, used as a precursor in the production of ethylene for plastics and other chemical products.
Nonpolar
Describes molecules that do not have a separation of electric charge, leading to a lack of electric poles and evenly distributed electrical charges.
- Discern and contrast polar from nonpolar covalent bonds.
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Bethany Kielty2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Carbon and hydrogen have similar electronegativities and therefore share electrons equally in the bond, resulting in an essentially nonpolar bond.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and contrast polar from nonpolar covalent bonds.