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What gas is produced by the action of water on calcium carbide?
AMethane
BEthane
CEthene
DEthyne
✓ Correct Answer: D — Ethyne
Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce calcium hydroxide and ethyne (acetylene) gas.
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