JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The decarboxylation of ethanoic acid will produce

A. CO₂ and methaneCorrect
B. CO₂ and ethane
C. CO₂ and ethane
D. CO and methane

Explanation

Decarboxylation of RCO₂H gives RH + CO₂. For ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH): CH₃COOH → CH₄ + CO₂. The alkane produced is methane.

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