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What is the number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in CaC2 ?

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CaC2 can be divided into Ca2+ and C22- ions. The structure of C22- ion is shown below:

CARBIDE ION 

Triple bond is present between two carbons. Among three bonds, only one is sigma bond and the remaining two are pi bonds.

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