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31. A compound (A) having molecular formula CH4CO2, when react with aq NaOH gives the
compound (B) which when react
with soda lime gives compound (C). Compound (C) on chlorination
gives compound (D). (D) react with sodium metal gives compound (E).
Complete the reaction and identify A, B, C, D and E.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

(A) CH3COOH + aq NaOH -------·› (B) CH3COONa

(B) + Soda lime (NaOH + CaO) -----› (C) CH4

(C) + Cl2 ----------› (D) CH3Cl

(D) + Na (dry ether) --------› (E) CH3-CH3 (Ethane)