A molecule with the chemical formula C2H6 is a/an _______ molecule.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ethane.
A molecule with the chemical formula C₂H₆ is an ethane molecule. Ethane is a saturated hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane group, which means all its carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds. It consists of two carbon atoms bonded together, with each carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, giving it the molecular formula C₂H₆. Ethane is a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature and is commonly found in natural gas and used as a fuel and raw material in chemical industries.