How will you convert ethane to methane?

1.	How will you convert ethane to methane?
Answer» Solution :`CH_3CH_2 underset(HNO_3)overset(I_2)(to) CH_3CH_2I underset(-KI)overset("aqueous KOH")(to) CH_3CH_2OH underset(K_2Cr_2O_7 + H_2SO_4) overset(O)(to) CH_3COOH overset(NAOH + CAO , "heat")(to)CH_4 `

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