Which atomic orbitals overlap to form the carbon-carbon s bonding molecular orbital of acetylene,C₂H₂? A)Csp² + Csp² B)Csp + Csp C)Csp³ + Csp³ D)C2p + C2p

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The carbon-carbon s bonding molecular orbital in acetylene is formed by the overlap of two carbon sp hybrid orbitals. Therefore, the best choice is option B, which represents the overlap of two Csp orbitals. The other options do not represent the correct atomic orbitals that overlap to form the C-C bond in acetylene.

Which Atomic Orbitals Overlap to Form the Carbon-Carbon S Bonding