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Lewis Dot of Ethyne (Acetylene)

C2H2

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Since all the atoms are in either period 1 or 2, this molecule will adhere to the octet rule.

The exception, of course, being the hydrogen's. They follow the duet rule (2 electrons).

Acetylene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a triple bond. Used in oxy-acetylene torches used for welding.

 

from  http://treefrog.fullerton.edu/chem/LS/C2H2LS.html

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