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Acetylide ion `C_2^(2-)`, possessesA. two `sigma` bonds one `pi` bonds and one lone pair of electrons.B. one `sigma` bond, two `pi` bonds and one lone pair of electrons.C. one `sigma` bond, two `pi` bonds, and two lone pairs of electronsD. three `sigma` bonds, and two lone pairs of electrons

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Carbides of strongly electropositive metals `(Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)` are ionic containing the acetylide ion:
`[:overlineC-=overlineC:]`


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