Which Atomic Orbitals Overlap to Form the Carbon-Carbon Triple Bond

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which atomic orbitals overlap to form the carbon-carbon triple bond of an alkyne?

• A) 2s + 2s; sp + sp; 2p + 2p
• B) sp + sp; sp + sp; 2p + 2p
• C) sp + sp; 2p + 2p; 2p + 2p
• D) sp² + sp²; sp + sp; 2p + 2p

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