MCQ
The number and type of bonds in $C_2^{2 - }$ ion in $CaC_2$ are
  • A
    One $\sigma $ bond and one $\pi  - $ bond
  • One $\sigma $ bond and two $\pi  - $ bond
  • C
    Two $\sigma $ bond and two $\pi  - $ bond
  • D
    Two $\sigma $ bond and one $\pi  - $ bond

Answer

Correct option: B.
One $\sigma $ bond and two $\pi  - $ bond
b
The structure of $CaC_2$ is $Ca^{2+}$ $[: C \equiv C :]^{2-}$ i.e, one $\sigma $ and two $\pi $ bonds

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