What Type of Hybridization Is Needed to Explain Why Ethyne

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Short Answer

What type of hybridization is needed to explain why ethyne, C₂H₂, is linear?

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Definitions:

Oceanic Plateau

Underwater volcanic regions characterized by flat-topped mountains or plateaus, resulting from extensive eruptions of basaltic lava.

Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located along a subduction zone, formed by the rising magma from the descending tectonic plate.

Terranes

Distinct pieces of the crust that have been attached to a continent but originated elsewhere.

Sedimentary Unit

A sedimentary unit is a distinct layer of sedimentary rock with identifiable characteristics and depositional history, making it recognizable and distinguishable from other layers.