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Question
In acetylene, how many unhybridised 2p orbitals remain on each carbon?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In acetylene, the remaining two unhybridised 2p orbitals (2p_y and 2p_z) of each carbon overlap with each other sidewise to form two pi bonds.
Hint
The notes specify two unhybridized p orbitals.