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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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The H–C–C bond angle in ethane is
Options
A 60°
B 109.5°
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C 120°
D 118°28′
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethane (CH3-CH3) has a tetrahedral geometry around each carbon. The H-C-C bond angle, like all bond angles in a perfect tetrahedron, is 109.5°.

Hint

What is the geometry around each carbon atom in ethane?

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