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Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Reaction of sodium acetate with soda lime will produce which of the following?

A

Ethane

B

Methane

C

Propane

D

Butane

Answer

Methane

Explanation

Solution

CH3COONa+NaOH−>[CaO]CH4+Na2CO3CH_{3}COONa+NaOH { ->[CaO] }CH_{4}+Na_{2}CO_{3}