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What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in acetylene (C2H2)?

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Question: What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in acetylene (C2H2)?

Options:

  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Correct Answer: sp

Solution: 

In acetylene, each carbon atom is sp hybridized, forming a triple bond between them.

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in acetylene (C2H2)?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in acetylene (C2H2)?
  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in acetylene (C2H2)?
Correct Answer: sp
  • Step 1: Identify the molecular formula of acetylene, which is C2H2.
  • Step 2: Understand that each carbon atom in acetylene is bonded to one hydrogen atom and to the other carbon atom.
  • Step 3: Determine the number of bonds each carbon atom forms: one single bond with hydrogen and one triple bond with the other carbon atom.
  • Step 4: Recognize that a triple bond consists of one sigma bond and two pi bonds.
  • Step 5: Conclude that to form a triple bond, the carbon atom must use one s orbital and one p orbital, leading to sp hybridization.
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