Question 47
HydrocarbonsThe reaction of carbide with water gives
- A.ethyne
- B.ethene
- C.ethane
- D.ethanal
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Answer: A (ethyne)
Explanation
Calcium carbide reacts with water: CaC2 + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + C2H2 (ethyne).
The reaction of carbide with water gives
Answer: A (ethyne)
Calcium carbide reacts with water: CaC2 + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + C2H2 (ethyne).