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Find A and B in the given reaction ?
CH3CH2CH2COOH+NaOHCaOA+B

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A=Propane and B=NaOH
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A=Propane and B=Na2CO3
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A=Butane and B=NaOH
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A=Sodium salt of butanoic acid and B=Na2CO3
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Solution

The correct option is B A=Propane and B=Na2CO3
Soda Lime Process : Alkanes produced from carboxylic acid by decarboxylation containing one Carbon atom less than the carboxylic acid (reactant).
Decarboxylating Agent:NaOH(Caustic Soda), CaO(Quick lime)
CH3CH2CH2COOH+NaOHCaOCH3CH2CH3+Na2CO3

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