Question

What is formed when calcium carbide reacts with heavy water

• A. $C_2D_2$
• B. $CaD_2$
• C. $Ca_2D_2O$
• D. $CD_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$C_2D_2$

Answer 2

$CaC_2 + D_2O {->} CD \equiv CD + Ca(OD)_2$