MCQ
The hydrocarbon obtained by treating sodium ethanoate with soda lime is $ ..........$
  • A
    Ethane
  • Methane
  • C
    Propane
  • D
    Butane

Answer

Correct option: B.
Methane
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}+\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3$
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}=$ Sodium ethanoate
$\mathrm{NaOH}=$ Soda lime
$\mathrm{CH}_4=$ Methane
$\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{CO}_3=$ Sodium carbonate

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