What is the hybridization of carbon in C 2 H 2 ?

What is the hybridization of carbon in

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Asp3
Bsp3d
Csp2
Dsp
Esp3d2

✓ Correct answer: D. sp The carbon is bonded to two other atoms (C and H), which means that it needs two hybrid orbitals.

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