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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

In acetylene, what forms the C-H sigma bonds?
Options
A The 2p orbitals
B One sp hybrid orbital on each carbon overlapping with 1s orbital of hydrogen
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C The unhybridized orbitals
D The 2s orbitals
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In acetylene, one sp hybrid orbital on each carbon overlaps with 1s orbital of hydrogen to form C-H sigma bond.

Hint

The notes describe this bonding.

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