In an acetylene molecule,the bond between the carbon atoms consists of:

  • 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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Which of the following overlaps is incorrect (assuming $Z$-axis is the internuclear axis)?
$(A)$ $2p_y + 2p_y \to \pi$-bond formation
$(B)$ $2p_x + 2p_x \to \sigma$-bond formation
$(C)$ $3d_{xy} + 3d_{xy} \to \pi$-bond formation
$(D)$ $2s + 2p_y \to \pi$-bond formation
$(E)$ $3d_{xy} + 3d_{xy} \to \delta$-bond formation
$(F)$ $2p_z + 2p_z \to \sigma$-bond formation

Explain the characteristics of $\pi$ bonds. Or,give the requirements for the formation of $\pi$ bonds and explain the active centers.

Which of the following molecules has two $\sigma$ and two $\pi$ bonds?

The $p-p$ orbital overlapping is present in the following molecule:

$A$ molecule $(X)$ has $(i)$ four sigma bonds formed by the overlap of $sp^2$ and $s$ orbitals,(ii) one sigma bond formed by $sp^2$ and $sp^2$ orbitals,and (iii) one $\pi$ bond formed by $p_z$ and $p_z$ orbitals. Which of the following is $X$?

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