Ethane is a hydrocarbon molecule with a structural formula consisting of two carbon
atoms bonded by a single bond (carbon-carbon bond) and six hydrogen atoms bonded to those carbon atoms. The Lewis diagram of ethane shows that each carbon atom has three valence bonds, with hydrogen atoms filling in the remaining bonding positions. In terms of its chemical characteristics, ethane is a nonpolar molecule because the electronegativity difference between carbon and hydrogen atoms is relatively small, leading to equal
sharing of electrons within the C-H bonds. The Lewis π of ethane, C2H6, contributes to its chemical features, such as its comparatively low boiling point and high flammability.
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