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Reaction 1: CaC2(s) + 2 H2O(l) ⇄ C2H2(g) + Ca(OH)2(s) Reaction 2: NaOCl(aq) + 2 HCl(aq) ⇄ Cl2(g) + NBonding Chemistry Question

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Reaction 1: CaC2(s) + 2 H2O(l) ⇄ C2H2(g) + Ca(OH)2(s)
Reaction 2: NaOCl(aq) + 2 HCl(aq) ⇄ Cl2(g) + NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
Reaction 3: C2H2(g) + Cl2(g) ⇄ C2H2Cl2(g)

When Reaction 3 occurs, does the hybridization of the carbon atoms change?

A.

Yes; it changes from sp to sp2.

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B.

Yes; it changes from sp to sp3.

C.

Yes; it changes from sp2 to sp3.

D.

No; it does not change.

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