Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 438

Question: The number and type of bonds in ion in $ ~CaC_2 $ are:

Options:

A) One $ \sigma bond $ and one $ \pi -bond $

B) One $ \sigma bond $ and two $ \pi -bond $

C) Two $ \sigma bond $ and two $ \pi -bond $

D) Two $ \sigma bond $ and one $ \pi -bond $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • The structure of $ CaC_2 $ is $ C{a^{2+}}{{[:C\equiv C:]}^{2-}} $ i.e. one $ \sigma $ and two $ \pi $ bonds


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