Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:
Soda lime consists of NaOH and CaO respectively, in the ratio of
Options:
1:2
2:1
1:3
3:1
Correct Answer:
3:1
Explanation:
Soda lime is the 3:1 mixture of sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide, and is used in the decarboxylation reaction (loss of carbon dioxide) of carboxylic acids.