The hydrolysis of Aluminium carbide gives:

methane

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Solution

The correct option is A methane
Methane can be prepared in the laboratory by reaction of aluminium carbide with water or strong acids.
${A l}_{4} C_{3} + 6 H_{2} O \to 2 {A l}_{2} O_{3} + 3 {C H}_{4} ↑$

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