MHT CET202617 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Identify the 'A' in the following reaction. CaC ₂ + H ₂ O A + Ca(OH) ₂
Options
- AEthene
- BEthyne
- CPropene
- DPropyne
Correct answer
B. Ethyne
Step-by-step solution
Calcium carbide reacts with water to form ethyne and calcium hydroxide. The balanced chemical equation is: CaC ₂ + 2 H ₂ O C ₂ H ₂ + Ca(OH) ₂ Thus, the product 'A' is ethyne ( C ₂ H ₂ ). Answer: Ethyne