Put a=1−x,b=2−y, so a+b≥1. Convexity gives a⁴+b⁴≥2[(a+b)/2]⁴≥1/8. Equality occurs at a=b=1/2, namely (x,y)=(1/2,3/2), on the boundary. Minimum **1/8, D**.
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