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In acetylene molecule, between the carbon atoms there are
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureKCETKCET 2007
Options:
  • A three pi bonds
  • B one sigma and two pi bonds
  • C two sigma and one pi bonds
  • D three sigma bonds
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The correct answer is: one sigma and two pi bonds
The structure of acetylene is



Hence, in acetylene molecule, there are one $\sigma$ and two $\pi$ bonds are present between carbon atoms.

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