The number and type of bonds between the carbon atoms in calcium carbide are

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one sigma, one pi

one sigma, two pi

two sigma, one pi

two sigma, two pi

answer is B.

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Calcium carbide is an ionic compound having anion [:C≡C:]2−.It has one sigma and two pi bonds.

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