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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Acetylene has a total of :
Options
A one σ bond, two π bonds
B two σ bonds, four π bonds
C three σ bonds, two π bonds
Correct Answer
D one σ bond, four π bonds
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetylene (HC≡CH) has a triple bond between the two carbons (one σ and two π bonds) and two C-H σ bonds, making a total of three σ bonds and two π bonds.

Hint

Draw the Lewis structure for acetylene (HC≡CH).

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 924 of 1999
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