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Soda lime consists of NaOH and CaO respectively, in the ratio of _______(a) 1:2(b) 2:1(c) 1:3(d) 3:1I had been asked this question in examination.The doubt is from Carboxylic Acids Chemical Reactions topic in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) 3:1

Easy explanation: Soda LIME is the 3:1 mixture of sodium hydroxide and CALCIUM oxide, and is used in the decarboxylation reaction (loss of carbon dioxide) of carboxylic ACIDS.


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