Describe the Valence Bond Picture of Bonding in Acetylene, Which

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Essay

Describe the valence bond picture of bonding in acetylene, which is shown below. Identify the number of valence electrons, the number of  bonds, the number of  bonds, and the hybridization of the carbon atomic orbitals.

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance, considering the account type (asset, liability, etc.).

Double-Entry Accounting

A bookkeeping system that records each transaction in two accounts, ensuring that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) remains balanced.

Transaction Recorded Twice

This refers to a bookkeeping error where a financial transaction is mistakenly entered into an accounting system more than once, potentially distorting financial statements.

Liabilities

Debts or financial responsibilities that a company has towards others, requiring settlement via the transfer of economic resources over a period.