Which Atomic Orbitals Overlap to Form the Carbon-Hydrogen $\sigma$ Bonding Molecular Orbitals of Ethyne, HC

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which atomic orbitals overlap to form the carbon-hydrogen $\sigma$ bonding molecular orbitals of ethyne, HC $\equiv$ CH?

• A)C2p + H1s
• B)C2sp + H1s
• C)C2sp² + H1s
• D)C2sp³ + H1s

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