Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

What is the chemical formula of aluminium carbide?

Options:

AlC

AlC3 

AlC2

AC3

Correct Answer:

AlC3 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. AlC3.

Aluminum carbide is created when 4 moles of aluminum and 3 moles of carbon mix during heating. Ionic in nature, aluminum carbide may react with water to produce methane. AlC3 provides the chemical formula for it.