Ethane is a hydrocarbon molecule with a Lewis 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 valencies. Regarding 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 structural π of ethane, C2H6, contributes to its physical properties, such as its low boiling point and high flammability.
