Methane is insoluble in:

Ether

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Water

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Alcohol

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Carbon tetrachloride

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Solution

The correct option is A Water
Non-polar methane is insoluble in polar water. It is soluble in polar organic solvents such as ether, alcohol and and non-polar organic solvents such as carbon tetrachloride.
Note: Like solvent likes alike.

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