The Triple Bond in Ethyne Is Made Up of Two $\pi$

question 8

True/False

The triple bond in ethyne is made up of two $\pi$ bonds, each formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals, and a $\sigma$ bond formed by end-on overlap of two sp hybrid orbitals.

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