A-LevelChemistryHydrocarbonsOct/Nov 2014Paper 1 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
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