Multiple choice

Which of the following are examples of methanide?

  1. Be2C
  2. CaC2
  3. Mg2C3
  4. Al4C3 Select the correct answer using codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1 and 4

  4. 2 and 3

  5. 2 and 4

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Methanide – These give methane upon hydrolysis and contain C4- units. Example: Be2C, Al4C3