Hydrocarbons Question 374

Question: Which one of the following compounds gives methane on treatment with water [Kerala PMT 2004; MH CET 2004]

Options:

A) $ Al_4C_3 $

B) $ CaC_2 $

C) VC

D) $ SiC $

E) $ B_4C $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ Al_4C_3+12H_2O\to 3CH_4+4Al{{(OH)}_3} $

$ CaC_2+2H_2O\to C_2H_2+Ca{{(OH)}_2} $