The number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in calcium carbide are
(A)One sigma, one pi
(B)One sigma, two pi✓ Correct
(C)Two sigma, one pi
(D)Two sigma, two pi
Answer: (B)
Solution
Calcium carbide is CaCX2, and the part that matters is the carbide ion CX2X2−, in which the two carbons are joined by a triple bond. A triple bond is always one sigma bond together with two pi bonds, so between the two carbon atoms there is one sigma and two pi bonds.
JEE Main · 2005 · 08 May 2005 · Offline · Single correct option