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Product of decarboxylation of a sodium carboxylate with soda lime

This type of question, asked 2 times: 9 May 2023 S2, 13 Apr 2026 S2. All 2 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    9 May 2023 S2

    72
    Identify the product X in the following reaction. Sodium propanoate →soda-lime,Δ\xrightarrow{\text{soda-lime}, \Delta} X + sodium carbonate

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  2. Question 2

    13 Apr 2026 S2

    17
    What is the product of decarboxylation of anhydrous sodium benzoate?

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