Q. $CH_3CH_2COO^-Na^+ \xrightarrow[Heat]{NaOH,\ +?} CH_3CH_3 + Na_2CO_3$. Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.
A) Red Phosphorus
B) CaO
C) DIBAL-H
D) $B_2H_6$
Explanation
[Solution] Decarboxylation of sodium carboxylates uses soda lime (NaOH + CaO). Answer (2).
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