The number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in calcium carbide are
The number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in calcium carbide are
A. One sigma, one pi
B. One sigma, two pi
C. Two sigma, one pi
D. Two sigma, two pi.
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Correct Answer - B
Structure of calcium carbide is `overset(2+)Ca(overset(-)Cequivoverset(-)C).` The two carbon atoms are bonded with each other through a triple bond. So, one sigma and two `pi` bonds between them.
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