Question

Ethane form sodiumsalt of propanoic acid

Answer 1

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The process of obtaining Ethane from sodium salt of propanoic acid is known as Decarboxylation (it's a named reaction).

Reaction:

Sodium Propanoate + Sodalime -----> Ethane + Sodium carbonate

C₂H₅COONa + NaOH (CaO) --------> C₂H₆ + Na₂CO₃

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Answer 2

Answer:

The process of obtaining Ethane from sodium salt of propanoic acid is known as Decarboxylation (it's a named reaction).