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Predict the product of the following reaction CH_(3)COONa underset(Delta)overset(NaOH//CaO)to? |
Answer» Solution :SODIUM salts of carboxylic acids on heating with soda-lime `(NaOH//CaO)` undergo DECARBOXYLATION to GIVE an alkane with ONE carbon atom less than the starting carboxylic acids salts. .
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