In acetylene molecule, the two carbon atoms are linked by :

one sigma-bond and two pi-bonds

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two sigma-bonds and one pi-bond

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three sigma-bonds

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three pi-bonds

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Solution

The correct option is A one sigma-bond and two pi-bonds
Ethyne has a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.
In the diagram, each line represents one pair of shared electrons.
$H - C \equiv C - H$
Two carbon atoms have one sigma bonds and two pi bonds.
Hence the correct option is A.

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