NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the result of the reaction between calcium carbide and water?
Options
- AFormation of calcium carbonate
- BRelease of carbon dioxide
- CProduction of calcium hydroxide and ethyne
- DGeneration of calcium oxide and hydrogen gas
Correct answer
C. Production of calcium hydroxide and ethyne
Step-by-step solution
The reaction between calcium carbide (CaC 2 ) and water (H 2 O) produces calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH) 2 ) and ethyne (C 2 H 2 ) as the products.