How is ethane prepared in the laboratory? - Vidyadip

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How is ethane prepared in the laboratory?

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Laboratory preparation of ethane :
When the mixture of sodium propionate and soda-lime is taken in the boiling tube and heated the ethane gas is evolved. It is also collected by downward displacement of water.
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C _2 H _5 COONa + NaOH \xrightarrow{ CaO , 300^{\circ} C } Na _2 CO _3+ C _2 H _6
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