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A triple bond has one sigma bond, and 2 pi bonds. The two p orbitals are at right angles or orthogonal to each other. The triple bond would not cause a bend. But would allow the molecule to become LINEAR !!! This is why we cannot put a triple bond in a small ring such as 5 or even 6 carbons. Introducing linearity would cause much too much strain.

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