What type of bond is present in ethyne $(C_2H_2)$? Why? Explain.
(N/A) Ethyne $(C_2H_2)$ contains a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.
This is because there are three shared electron pairs between the two carbon atoms.
The structure is represented as $H-C \equiv C-H$.
This is because there are three shared electron pairs between the two carbon atoms.
The structure is represented as $H-C \equiv C-H$.
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