Acetic acid is reacted with metallic sodium to form hydrogen and $X$. When $X$ is heated with sodalime,$Y$ and sodium carbonate are formed. $Y$ is

  • A
    $C_2H_6$
  • B
    $CH_4$
  • C
    $CH_3COONa$
  • D
    $CH_3CONH_2$

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