Methane is prepared in the laboratory by heating a mixture of sodium ethanoate with soda lime. The chemical constituent(s) of soda lime is/are
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A.
Ca(OH)(_2) and NaOH -
B.
Na(_2)CO(_3) -
C.
NaCl -
D.
NaOH
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Soda lime is a mixture of caustic soda (NaOH) and lime water (Ca(OH)(_2)).
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