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Identify “A” in the following reaction: CH3¬COOH + Na2CO3 → A + CO2 + H2O

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this is a decarboxylation reaction
CH3COOH+NaOH(CaO)=CH3COONa+Na2CO3

CH3COONa+NaOH(CaO)=CH4+Na2CO3
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