When 1 mole of sodium benzoate () is completely decarboxylated by heating with an excess of soda-lime, what is the exact molar mass (in g/mol) of the primary inorganic salt produced as a byproduct?

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When 1 mole of sodium benzoate ($C_6H_5COONa$) is completely decarboxylated by heating with an excess of soda-lime, what is the exact molar mass (in g/mol) of the primary inorganic salt produced as a byproduct?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 106. The decarboxylation of sodium benzoate with soda-lime () yields benzene and sodium carbonate (). The molar mass of is calculated as: .

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