Acetylene, C₂H₂, the simplest alkyne, can be prepared from "inorganic" materials. Which of these reactions is used to prepare acetylene in this way A)2C + H₂ $\rarr$C₂H₂ B)C₂H₄ $\rarr$ C₂H₂ + H₂ C)2CO + 2H₂O $\rarr$ C₂H₂ + H₂O₂ D)CaC₂ + 2H₂O $\rarr$C₂H₂ + Ca(OH)₂

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Acetylene can be prepared from calcium carbide (CaC2) and water, producing acetylene (C2H2) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) as shown in option D.

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