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Question: Which gives \(CH_{4}\) when treated with water....

Which gives CH4CH_{4} when treated with water.

A

Silicon carbide

B

Calcium carbide

C

Aluminium carbide

D

Iron carbide

Answer

Aluminium carbide

Explanation

Solution

Al4C3Aluminium carbide⥂+6H2O→3CH4Methane+2Al2O3\underset{\begin{aligned} & \text{Aluminium } \\ & \text{carbide} \end{aligned}}{Al_{4}C_{3}} ⥂ + 6H_{2}O \rightarrow \underset{\text{Methane}}{3CH_{4}} + 2Al_{2}O_{3}