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Weight (g) of two moles of the organic compound, which is obtained by heating sodium ethanoate with sodium hydroxide in presence of calcium oxide is :

Options

  1. A18
  2. B16
  3. C32
  4. D30

Correct answer

C. 32

Step-by-step solution

Sodium hydroxide in the presence of calcium oxide is known as decarboxylating agent. Sodium ethanoate on decarboxylation gives methane. CH 3 COONa → NaOH / CaO CH 4 The molar mass of methane is 16   g . Weight of two moles of the compound is 32   g .

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