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The number of types of bonds between two carbon atoms in calcium carbide is :

A

One sigma, one pi

B

Two sigma, one pi

C

Two sigma, two pi

D

One sigma, two pi

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The correct Answer is:
D
Calcium carbide is an ionic carbide having the structure.
`Ca^(2+)[C-= C]^(2-)`
It contains one sigma and 2 pi bonds.
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