Which compound is formed when calcium carbide reacts with heavy water?

C_{2} D_{2}

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C a D_{2}

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C D_{2}

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C a_{2} d_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{2} D_{2}$
When calcium carbide reacts with heavy water, deuterated acetylene ( $C_{2} D_{2}$ ) is formed.
$C a C_{2} + 2 D_{2} O \to C_{2} D_{2} + C a (O D)_{2}$

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