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What is the by product fomred in this reaction `R-CO overset(-)Ooverset(+)Na overset(NaOH.CaO) underset(Delta)toR-H+?`A. `NaCHO_(3)`B. `CO_(2)`C. `Na_(2)HCO_(3)`D. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Carboxylic acids lose carbon dioxide to form hydrocarbons when their sodium salts are heated with soda lim. The reaction known as decarboxylation.
`R-CO overset(-) O overset(+)Na overset(NaOH and CaO) underset("heat")to RH+Na_(2)CO_(3)`


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