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In the complete hydrolysis of of Beryllium carbide (), how many moles of methane () gas are evolved?s Block Elements Chemistry Question

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In the complete hydrolysis of $1 \text{ mole}$ of Beryllium carbide ($Be_2C$), how many moles of methane ($CH_4$) gas are evolved?

Answer: 1

💡 Solution & Explanation

Demonstrating its diagonal relationship with Aluminium, Beryllium carbide reacts with water to yield methane. The balanced equation is $Be_2C + 4H_2O \rightarrow 2Be(OH)_2 + CH_4 \uparrow$. Thus, $1 \text{ mole}$ of $Be_2C$ produces $1 \text{ mole}$ of $CH_4$.

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