Draw the Lewis structure for C₂H₂. What is the hybridization on the C atoms? A) sp B) sp³^d² C) sp³^d D) sp³ E) sp²

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The Lewis structure for C₂H₂ can be written with the C atom forming two double bonds with the two adjacent S atoms. This results in a linear geometry around the C atom. Since the linear geometry is composed of two electron groups around the central atom, the hybridization is sp.

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Draw the Lewis Structure for C₂H₂