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Explain decarboxylation reaction with an example. |
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Answer» Solution :The process of removal of `CO_(2)` from sodium SALT of carboxylic acid using DRY soda lime `[NaOH + CaO]` is CALLED DECARBOXYLATION. Decarboxylation of carboxylic acid gives hydrocarbons. `underset("Sodium carboxylate")(R-COONa)overset((NaOH+CaO))underset("Heat")rarr underset("Hydrocarbon")(R-H)+Na_(2)CO_(3)` |
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