Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

Hydrolysis of Al4C3 gives

Correct answer: A. CH4

  • A. CH4
  • B. C2H6
  • C. C3H4
  • D. C4H20

Explanation

The hydrolysis of Al4C3 (aluminum carbide) produces methane gas. The chemical equation for the hydrolysis reaction of Al4C3 can be represented as:Al4C3 + 12H2O → 4Al(OH)3 + 3CH4In this reaction, aluminum carbide reacts with water to form aluminum hydroxide and methane gas.

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