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What is X in this reaction ?CH3COONa+NaOHX+Na2CO3


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C2H6

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C2H4

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C

CH4

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C2H2

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Solution

The correct option is C

CH4


It is an exampe of decarboxylation reaction. Decarboxylation is the elimination of a molecule of CO2 from a carboxylic acid in the form of carbonates yielding an alkane as major prouct.


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