A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbons9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q61 Mark

Aluminium carbide, Al₄C₃, reacts readily with aqueous sodium hydroxide. The two products of the reaction are NaAlO₂ and a hydrocarbon. Water molecules are also involved as reactants. What is the formula of the hydrocarbon?

ACH₄

BC₂H₆

CC₃H₈

DC₆H₁₂

✓ Correct answer

A: CH₄

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Topic: Hydrocarbons, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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