Custom Search Lewis Dot of Ethane C2H6 Since all the atoms are in either period 1 or 2, this molecule will adhere to the octet rule. The exception, of course, being the hydrogen's. They follow the duet rule (2 electrons). Ethane is a saturated hydrocarbon found in natural gas. At STP it is colorless, odorless gas.
from http://treefrog.fullerton.edu/chem/LS/C2H6LS.html |