C2H6 is a hydrocarbon molecule with a structural formula consisting of two carbon atoms bonded by a single bond (C-C) and six hydrogen atoms bonded to those carbon atoms. The
Lewis representation of ethane shows that each carbon atom has three valence bonds, with hydrogen atoms filling in the remaining bonding positions. Regarding its structural
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 carbon-hydrogen bonds. The structural formula of ethane, C2H6, contributes to its chemical features, such as its low boiling point and high flammability.