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Types of orbitals use in the molecule: CH3CH2CH3

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What orbitals are used to form the 10 covalent bonds in propane (CH3CH2CH3)?

I think that the carbon-carbon bonds form because of sp3--sp3 overlap.

The carbon-hydrogen bonds form because of sp3--s overlap. Is this correct??!!

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What orbitals are used to form the 10 covalent bonds in propane (CH3CH2CH3)?

I think that the carbon-carbon bonds form because of sp3--sp3 overlap.

The carbon-hydrogen bonds form because of sp3--s ...

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