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

A

One sigma, one pi

B

One sigma, two pi

C

Two sigma, one pi

D

Two sigma, two pi.

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B
Structure of calcium carbide is `overset(2+)Ca(overset(-)Cequivoverset(-)C).` The two carbon atoms are bonded with each other through a triple bond. So, one sigma and two `pi` bonds between them.
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