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Complete and balance the following equations:

(a) \mathrm{CH_3COONa + NaOH} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{CaO,\ heat}}

(b) \mathrm{CH_3COOH + Mg} \rightarrow

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(a) \mathrm{CH_3COONa + NaOH} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{CaO,\ heat}} \mathrm{CH_4 + Na_2CO_3}

(b) \mathrm{2CH_3COOH + Mg} \rightarrow \mathrm{(CH_3COO)_2Mg + H_2} \uparrow

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