Chemistry, asked by NaziaAfsara, 1 year ago

how to convert methane into acetic acid

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Answered by Amrithooda
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a) Preparation of the sodium salt of acid.
​CH3COOH + NaOH →CH3COONa (sodium salt of acetic acid) + H2O
b) Decarboxylation reaction:
CH3COONa + ​NaOH −→−HeatCaO CH4 (methane) + Na2CO3

NaziaAfsara: Thank you. But it was not my question. I asked if methane can be converted into acetic acid. If u know then please do answer.
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