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Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons

What is the product of reaction between calcium carbide and water?

A

Ethylene

B

Acetylene

C

Methane

D

Benzene

Answer

Acetylene

Explanation

Solution

CaC2Calcium carbide+2H2OC2H2Acetylene+Ca(OH)2\underset{\text{Calcium carbide}}{CaC_2} + 2H_2O \rightarrow \underset{\text{Acetylene}}{C_2H_2} + Ca(OH)_2