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The triple bond in ethyne is made up of
  A)
  two pi bonds and a sigma bond, each formed by a lateral overlap of two p orbitals.
  B)
  a sigma bond formed by overlap of two s orbitals and two pi bonds, each formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals.
  C)
  a sigma bond formed by end-on overlap of two sp2 orbitals and a pi bond formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals.
  D)
  two pi bonds, each formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals, and a sigma bond formed by end-on overlap of two sp orbitals.
  E)
  two pi bonds, each formed by end-on overlap of two p orbitals, and a sigma bond formed by lateral overlap of two sp orbitals.

Question 2

The double bond in ethene is made up of
  A)
  a pi bond and a sigma bond formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals.
  B)
  a sigma bond formed by overlap of two s orbitals and a pi bond formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals.
  C)
  a pi bond formed by end-on overlap of two sp2 orbitals and a sigma bond formed by overlap of two s orbitals.
  D)
  a sigma bond formed by end-on overlap of two sp2 orbitals and a pi bond formed by lateral overlap of two p orbitals.
  E)
  a pi bond formed by lateral overlap of two sp2 orbitals and a sigma bond formed by end-on overlap of two sp2 orbitals.



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meow1234

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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