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22/09/2021 1:39 pm
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CH3CH2COO-Na+ \(\overset{NaOH_3 + ?}{\underset{Heat}{\longrightarrow}}\) CH3CH3 + Na2CO3
Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.
(1) B2H6
(2) Red Phosphorus
(3) CaO
(4) DIBAL-H
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22/09/2021 1:41 pm
Answer: (3) CaO
Explanation:
CH3CH2COO-Na+ \(\overset{NaOH_3}{\underset{Heat}{\longrightarrow}}\) CH3CH3 + Na2CO3
Decarboxylation takes place by soda-lime (NaOH + CaO)
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