Write the reaction equations that can be used to obtain methyl acetate starting from calcium carbide.

Let’s write the equations:
1. CaC2 + 2H2O = Ca (OH) 2 + C2H2 – hydrolysis of calcium carbide occurs under normal conditions, acetylene is released;
2. C2H2 + H2O = H2C = CHOH (vinyl alcohol) = H3C – CHO;
3. CH3CHO + Ag2O = CH3COOH + 2Ag – oxidation of aldehyde, acetic acid is obtained;
4. CH3COOH + CH3OH = CH3COO – CH3 + H2O – the esterification reaction occurs when heated in the presence of sulfuric acid as a dehydrating agent, methyl acetate (ethyl acetate) is formed.
These reactions show the bond of oxygen-containing organic substances. The final product of the transformations, methyl acetate, is used as a solvent.