MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesChemical Properties of Carboxylic Acid
Propanoic acid or its sodium salt can be converted into alkanes by reduction with HI/red P or decarboxylation reaction or kolbe’s electrolysis. Which of the following alkanes is not formed in any of these reactions ?
A.Methane✓ Correct
B.Ethane
C.Propane
D.Butane
Explanation
Propanoic acid or its sodium salt on: Reaction with HI/red P gives propane Decarboxylation gives ethane Kolbe’s electrolysis gives butane
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