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Pentane has a molecular formula C5H12. It has


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a

5 covalent bonds

b

12 covalent bonds

c

16 covalent bonds

d

17 covalent bonds 

answer is C.

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The molecular formula of Pentane is C5H12 it has 16 covalent bonds.
Pentane is made up of pent + ane. It has 5 carbon and it is an alkane. The molecular formula of pentane is C5H12. The compound has 12 hydrogens. In these five carbon-carbon single bonds and 14 C-H single bonds.
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