Q. In acetylene molecule, between the carbon atoms there are
A) Three pi bonds
B) One sigma and two pi bonds
C) Two sigma and one pi bonds
D) Three sigma bonds
Explanation
(b)
The structure of acetylene is
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In acetylene, both the C-atoms are sp hybridised. Hence in acetylene molecule, there are one sigma and two pi bonds are present between carbon atoms.
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