Methanides give CH4 on reaction with H2O. Al4C3 + 12H2O → 4Al (OH)3 + 3CH4 ; Be2C + 4H2O → 2Be (OH)2 + CH4

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Question

Methanides are :

Options

A.Mg₂C₃, Be₂C, Al₄C₃ and CaC₂

B.Mg₂C₃, Be₂C and Al₄C₃

C.Be₂C, Al₄C₃ and CaC₂

D.Be₂C and Al₄C₃

Methanides give CH₄ on reaction with H₂O.
Al₄C₃ + 12H₂O → 4Al (OH)₃ + 3CH₄ ; Be₂C + 4H₂O → 2Be (OH)₂ + CH₄

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