CH₃CH₂COO⁻Na⁺ --NaOH,+? Heat--> CH₃CH₃ + Na₂CO₃
Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.
CH₃CH₂COO⁻Na⁺ --NaOH,+? Heat--> CH₃CH₃ + Na₂CO₃
Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.
Option 1 -
B₂H₆
Option 2 -
Red Phosphorus
Option 3 -
CaO
Option 4 -
DIBAL-H
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:CH? – CH? – COO? Na? - (NaOH, CaO, Heat)-> CH? – CH? + Na? CO?
Decarboxylation takes place by soda-lime (NaOH + CaO)
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