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Hybridization in Molecules Containing Double and Triple Bonds

Lewis structure of ethyne, which contains a triple bond

Lewis structure of ethyne, which contains a triple bond

The sp hybridized orbitals are used to overlap with the 1s hydrogen orbitals and the other carbon atom. The remaining, non-hybridized p-orbitals overlap for the double and triple pi bonds.

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