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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 |
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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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