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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 41

Question 41

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

The decarboxylation of ethanoic acid will produce carbon(IV) oxide and

  1. A.methane.
  2. B.ethane.
  3. C.propane.
  4. D.butane.
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Answer: A (methane.)

Explanation

Removing CO2 from CH3COOH leaves CH4 (methane).