Question

Which one of the following statements is applicable regarding the number of bonds and the nature of bonds between two carbon atoms in CaC₂ compound? 

(a) One Sigma (σ) bond and one Pi (π) bond. 

(b) One Sigma (σ) bond and two Pi (π) bonds. 

(c) One Sigma (σ) bond and one and half Pi (π) bonds. 

(d) One Sigma bond.

Answer 1

(b) One Sigma (σ) bond and two Pi (π) bonds.