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The hybridization of any of the Carbon atoms in C2H2 is .

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sp
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sp3
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Solution

The correct option is A sp

Let's start with the basics of hybridization here.
We know how to write the electronic configuration of carbon.

1sp hybrid orbital is used for overlapping with 1s orbital of H

1sp hybrid orbital is used for overlapping with 1sp hybrid orbital of second carbon.


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