Question

Sodium ethanoate on heating with soda lime gives ‘X’. Electrolysis of aqueous solution of sodium ethanoate gives ‘Y’. ‘X’ and ‘Y’ respectively are:

• A. Methane and Ethane
• B. Methane and Methane
• C. Ethane and Methane
• D. Ethane and Ethane

Hint:

Sodium ethanoate forms methane (X) by decarboxylation and ethane (Y) via Kolbe's reaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Sodium ethanoate reacts with soda lime to form methane (X) via decarboxylation. During electrolysis, sodium ethanoate produces ethane (Y) as the main product through Kolbe's reaction.