Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2019

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

A

Ca(OH)\(_2\) and NaOH

B

Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)

C

NaCl

D

NaOH

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Correct Option: A

Soda-lime is a mixture of caustic soda (NaOH) and lime water (Ca(OH)\(_2\)).

Soda-lime, solid is generally a white to greyish-white coloured solid. It is the mixture of calcium hydroxide and sodium or potassium hydroxide, both corrosive materials. It is noncombustible and soluble in water with release of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue.

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