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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12011042

The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with CaC2 is 

  • CaCN

  • CaCN3

  • Ca2CN

  • Ca(CN)2

Solution

D.

Ca(CN)2

When calcium carbide reacts with nitrogen under high temperature, it forms calcium cyanamide which is also called nitrolim.
CaC subscript 2 space plus straight N subscript 2 space rightwards arrow from temperature to high of space stack Ca left parenthesis CN right parenthesis subscript 2 with cyanamide below space plus straight C