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Write the balanced chemical equation for the preparation of Ethyne using Calcium carbide


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About Ethyne (C2H2):

  1. The first member of the alkyne is Ethyne (Acetylene) C2H2 with two carbon atoms bonded by a triple bond.
  2. The molecular formula of Ethyne is C2H2
  3. The structural formula of Ethyne: H−C≡C−H

Formation of Ethyne using Calcium carbide

  1. Calcium carbide (CaC2) reacts with water to give Ethyne (C2H2) or Acetylene gas and Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2).
  2. Acetylene (C2H2) is basically a colorless gas.
  3. The balanced chemical equation for the preparation of Ethyne using Calcium carbide is as follows:

CaC2(s)Calciumcarbide+2H2OWater(l)→C2H2(g)Acetylenegas+Ca(OH)2(aq)calciumhydroxide


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