JAMB Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The decarboxylation of ethanoic acid will produce carbon(IV) oxide and

A. propane
B. butane
C. methaneCorrect
D. ethane

Explanation

The decarboxylation of ethanoic acid produces carbon(IV) oxide and methane: CH3COOH → CH4 + CO2.

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