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Ethane (C2H6)gas Is a Molecule That Consists of Two Tetrahedral

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Ethane (C2H6) gas is a molecule that consists of two tetrahedral groups of single-bonded atoms.Which of the following would change the configuration of these atoms from a tetrahedral configuration to a planar configuration?


A) the presence of single covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms
B) the presence of single covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and double covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms
C) the presence of double covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms
D) the presence of triple covalent bonds between the two carbon atoms and single covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms

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