Question

The major product of the following reaction is CH3 CH2 CH2 COO-Na++NaOH*CaO--

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Correct option is

C

Ethane

When sodium salt of carboxylic acid is heated with soda lime, an alkane is obtained.

CH

3

​

−CH

2

​

−CO

2

⊖

​

Na

⊕

 

Δ

NaOH/CaO

​

 

Z

CH

3

​

−CH

3

​

​

+Na

2

​

CO

3

​

Hence, the compound Z is ethane

CH

3

​

−CH

3

​

Note: The product alkane contains one C atom less than the reactant (sodium salt of carboxylic acid).