Give the hybridization for the carbanion in the acetylide ion. A) sp B) sp² C) sp³ D) s²p E) s²p²

Name: Give the hybridization for the carbanion in the acetylide ion. A) sp B) sp 2 C) sp 3 D) s 2 p E) s 2 p 2
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The acetylide ion has a triple bond between the carbon atoms, leading to the sp hybridization of the carbanion. The carbon atom has two regions of electron density (the two bonded atoms) and no lone pairs, which corresponds to sp hybridization.

Give the Hybridization for the Carbanion in the Acetylide Ion