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Discuss the laboratory preparation of Acetylene? |
Answer» Acetylene is prepared in the laboratory as well as in the industrial scale by the reaction of water on calcium carbide CaC2 + 2H2O--------> CH≡CH + Ca(OH)2 Calcium carbide is prepared by heating quick lime with coke. Quick lime can be obtained by heating limestone as shown in the following reactions: CaCO3 ⎯ Δ → CaO + CO2 CaO + 3C ⎯→ CaC2 + CO Calcium Carbide |
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