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What is X in the following sequence of reactions?
XNaH2YNaOH−−−CaOCH4
  1. Methanoic acid
  2. Ethanoic acid
  3. Propane
  4. Methane

A
Methanoic acid
B
Methane
C
Ethanoic acid
D
Propane
Solution
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X is ethanoic acid in the given sequence of reactions.

The reactions are as follows:

CH3COOH+NaCH3COONa+12H2

CH3COONa+NaOHCaOCH4+Na2CO3

Hence, X is CH3COOH.

Option B is correct.

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