Question

▶Write the use of NaOH in soda lime decarboxylation reaction_​

Answer 1

The solid sodium salt of a carboxylic acid is mixed with solid soda lime, and the mixture is heated.

Answer 2

$\underline\textbf{Uses \: of \: NaOH}$

$\text{=>NaOH reacts with carbon dioxide released in the reaction}$ $\text{and converts it into Sodium Carbonate}$

$\text{=> It prevents the back attack of Na^{+} ion on}$ $\text{Carboxylate ion RCOO^{-} ion}$.