In the hydrocarbon gas generated by the complete hydrolysis of Calcium Carbide (), what is the total number of pi () bonds present in one molecule of the product?

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In the hydrocarbon gas generated by the complete hydrolysis of Calcium Carbide ($CaC_2$), what is the total number of pi ($\pi$) bonds present in one molecule of the product?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 2. Hydrolysis of produces Acetylene (). The structure of acetylene is . A triple bond consists of 1 sigma bond and exactly 2 pi bonds.

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