Question

what is the valency of carbon in acetylene

Answer 1

As a result, a carbon atom forms four covalent bonds by sharing valence electrons with other atoms. This is known as tetravalency of carbon ("tetra" means four). ... Acetylene molecule: Each carbon atom has four electrons in its outermost shell and each hydrogen atom has only one electron in its outermost shell.

Answer 2

4 is valency in acetylene