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JAMB Chemistry 2004 Question 47

Question 47

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

CH3COOH(g) → CH4(g) + CO2(g)
The reaction above is

  1. A.carboxylation
  2. B.decarboxylation
  3. C.acidification
  4. D.esterification
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (decarboxylation)

Explanation

The –COOH group is removed as CO2, leaving methane: that is decarboxylation.