Which gas is produced when Calcium carbide is treated with water?

Q. Which gas is produced when Calcium carbide is treated with water?
Answer: Ethyne
Notes: On industrial scale, ethyne is prepared by treating calcium carbide with water. Calcium carbide is prepared by heating quick lime with coke.

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