Explain the combustion and substitution reaction of carbon compounds by taking methane as example.Write the chemical equations for the above reactions.Can methane be subjected to addition reaction ?Give reason?
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When electricity is passed through the aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of the monocarboxylic acid, the alkane is formed. This reaction is called Kolbe's electrolysis. Metal carbide like Aluminium carbide (Al4C3) or Beryllium carbide (Be2C) is treated with water, methane gas is formed
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