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Question

The ionic carbide is:

A

$ZnC$

B

$SiC$

C

$Ca{{C}_{2}}$

D

$TiC$

Answer

$Ca{{C}_{2}}$

Explanation

Solution

Calcium carbide is an ionic carbide. It is basically an acetalyde i.e., having following structure. $C{{a}^{2+}}{{(C==C)}^{2-}}$ Other carbides are covalent carbides.