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In the following reaction

CaC_2+H_2O\rightarrow

The hybridisation of Carbon atom in the product is

Option: 1

sp^2


Option: 2

sp^3


Option: 3

Both 1 & 2


Option: 4

sp


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Ethyne is prepared by treating calcium carbide with water.

CaC_{2}+2H_{2}O\rightarrow C_{2}H_{2}+Ca(OH)_{2}

Here both carbon atoms are sp hybridised.

Therefore, option (4) is correct.

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