JEE Main · 2005 · 08 May 2005 · Offline · p-Block Elements

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The number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in calcium carbide are
  1. (A)One sigma, one pi
  2. (B)One sigma, two pi✓ Correct
  3. (C)Two sigma, one pi
  4. (D)Two sigma, two pi

Answer: (B)

Solution

Calcium carbide is , and the part that matters is the carbide ion , 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.

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