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In the C2 molecule, what makes up the double bond?
ATwo pi bonds only
BTwo separate sigma bonds
COne sigma and one pi bond
DOne sigma bond only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Two pi bonds only
The four bonding electrons of C2 occupy two pi molecular orbitals, so both components of its double bond are pi bonds.
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