There are a total of 13 covalent bonds in a molecule of butane.
Butane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H10. Its structure consists of a chain of four carbon atoms, with each carbon atom bonded to other carbon atoms and/or hydrogen atoms.
Here's a breakdown of the covalent bonds in butane:
- Carbon-Carbon (C-C) bonds: There are 3 single bonds between the 4 carbon atoms.
- Carbon-Hydrogen (C-H) bonds: Each butane molecule contains 10 hydrogen atoms, each bonded to a carbon atom with a single covalent bond.
Therefore:
3 (C-C bonds) + 10 (C-H bonds) = 13 covalent bonds.
