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Question
Which of the following compounds on hydrolysis gives acetylene?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Calcium carbide (CaC2) reacts with water to produce acetylene (HC≡CH). The reaction is: CaC2 + 2H2O → HC≡CH + Ca(OH)2.
Hint
Which metal carbide gives acetylene on hydrolysis?