6858. 1 kg of calcium carbide (CaC₂) produces about 0.41 kg of acetylene gas on treatment with water. How many hours of service can be derived from 1 kg of calcium carbide in an acetylene lamp burning 35 litres of gas at NTP per hour? September 7, 2025 by Admin 5 10 15 20 ✅ The correct answer is option B.