METHANE (CH4) is the simplest compound in the alkane series. It is prepared laboratorilly by heating anhydrous sodium ethanoate with an alkali, usually soda–lime.
CH3COONa(s) + NaOH → Na2CO2(s) + CH4(g)
METHANE (CH4) is the simplest compound in the alkane series. It is prepared laboratorilly by heating anhydrous sodium ethanoate with an alkali, usually soda–lime.
CH3COONa(s) + NaOH → Na2CO2(s) + CH4(g)