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Question
Name the compound prepared by the following reaction:
\[\ce{C2H5COONa +NaOH ->}\]
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Solution
\[\ce{\underset{propanoate}{\underset{Sodium}{C2H5COONa}} + \underset{hydroxide}{\underset{Sodium}{NaOH}} ->[CaO][300^\circ C]Na2CO3 + \underset{Ethane}{C2H6}}\]
Organic compound formed is ethane.
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