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Question

Which compound is formed when calcium carbide reacts with heavy water?

A

$C_{2}D_{2}$

B

$CaD_{2}$

C

$CD_{2}$

D

$Ca_{2}D_{2}$

Answer

$C_{2}D_{2}$

Explanation

Solution

: $CaC_{2} + 2D_{2}O \rightarrow C_{2}D_{2} + Ca(OD)_{2}$