Q. $CaC_{2} + H_{2}O \rightarrow A\overset{H_{2}SO_{4}/HgSO_{4}}{\rightarrow}B$ Identify $A$ and $B$ in the given reaction
A) $C_{2}H_{2}$ and $CH_{3}CHO$
B) $CH_{4}$ and $HCOOH$
C) $C_{2}H_{4}$ and $CH_{3}COOH$
D) $C_{2}H_{2}$ and $CH_{3}COOH$
Explanation
(a)
$CaC_{2} + {2H}_{2}O \rightarrow C_{2}H_{2}\ + Ca(OH)_{2}$
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.