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What is the purpose of heating the reaction mixture in the decarboxylation of benzoic acid with soda lime?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A To speed up the reaction
  • B To provide energy for the reaction
  • C To remove impurities
  • D To prevent the reaction from occurring
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To provide energy for the reaction
Heating the reaction mixture provides the energy required for the decarboxylation reaction to take place.

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