MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Organic ChemistryHydrocarbonsPreparation & Properties of Alkanes

X is heated with soda-lime and gives propane, X is

A.ethanoic acid
B.methanoic acid
C.butanoic acid✓ Correct
D.either (a) or (c)
Explanation

When butanoic acid reacts with soda-lime it forms propane and carbon dioxide.

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