Which of the following compounds on hydrolysis gives ethyne
a)CaC2
b)Mg2C3
c)Al4C3
d)CuCl2
the correct option is a
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CaC2
has Carbide ion in it (C2) 2-
Its structure is a C atom triple bonded to another C atom, just as if its two H atoms short of ethyne.
That's why answer is a ;)
Update:
Complete reaction
CAC2 + 2 H2O = C2H2 + CA(OH)2
You can easily see the similarlies between Carbide ion and ethyne
has Carbide ion in it (C2) 2-
Its structure is a C atom triple bonded to another C atom, just as if its two H atoms short of ethyne.
That's why answer is a ;)
Update:
Complete reaction
CAC2 + 2 H2O = C2H2 + CA(OH)2
You can easily see the similarlies between Carbide ion and ethyne
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Option B is the correct answer
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