The number and type of bonds in $C_2^{2-}$ ion in $CaC_2$ are

  • A
    One $\sigma$ bond and one $\pi$ bond
  • B
    One $\sigma$ bond and two $\pi$ bonds
  • C
    Two $\sigma$ bonds and two $\pi$ bonds
  • D
    Two $\sigma$ bonds and one $\pi$ bond

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