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The number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in CaC2 are:
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureJEE Main
Options:
  • A One sigma and one pi bonds
  • B One sigma and two pi bonds
  • C One sigma and half pi bond
  • D One sigma bond
Solution:
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The correct answer is: One sigma and two pi bonds
The structure of CaC2 is Ca2+ -CC- so it has one sigma and 2 pi bonds.

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