When Al₄ C₃ and Mg₂ C₃ reacts with H₂ O, then major products formed respectively, are · ABC26IN0437
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Element – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
When $\mathrm{Al}_{4} \mathrm{C}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{3}$ reacts with $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$, then major products formed respectively, are
(a)ethyne and ethane
(b)methane and propyne
(c)propane and propene
(d)methane and propene
Answer
Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Al₄C₃ contains C⁴⁻ and hydrolyses to methane; Mg₂C₃ contains C₃⁴⁻ and gives propyne.