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Why the molecular formula of calcium carbide is cac2 but not ca2c

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The two carbons have a triple bond leaving two unpaired electrons which take the two calcium electrons to form the acetylide ion (C2–2) and the Ca+2 ion. The C-4 ion is not a stable species.

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