NEET2023Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2023 Chemistry Decarboxylation Numerical Question
Type: Numerical-numerical-Medium-Class 11
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:
A
32
B
30
C
18
D
16
Correct Answer
Option 32
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is a decarboxylation reaction producing methane. The molar mass of methane is 16 g/mol, so for two moles, it is 32 g.
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