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Why methane is only formed in the preparation of alkanes by the action of water on aluminium and beryllium carbide ?

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Madhusudan Chavan

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17 Feb 2012 17:14:04 IST

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The equation will clear your doubt

Al₄C₃ + 12 H₂O ......> 3 CH₄ + 4 Al(OH)₃

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