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Write the reactions involved in the preparation of Methane and ethane.

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Answer 1

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1. In the laboratory, methane is prepared by heating a mixture of anhydrous sodium acetate and soda lime. The reaction is as follows :-

CH3COONa + NaOH : CaO → CH​4 + Na2CO3

2. Ethane gas can be prepared in a laboratory by the cracking of hydrocarbons such as kerosene or candle wax. The reaction is as follows:-

CH3-CH2.COONa+NaOH---------> C2H6+Na2CO3

Answer 2

CH3COONa + NaOH : CaO → CH​4 + Na2CO3


CH3-CH2.COONa+NaOH---------> C2H6+Na2CO3