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Construct and balance the following reaction equations:

1) decanoic acid + lithium

2)) butanoic acid + calcium


Its C₁₀H₂₀O₂ + Li and C₄H₈O₂ + Ca

Thank you so much for help! I really need those answers for a positive grade.

First write the acids in half structure form
What means
C₉H₁₉COOH and C₃H₇COOH

Acids react with metal under developing hydrogen
2 RH + 2 Li => 2 RL + H₂ and
2 RH + Ca => R₂Ca + H₂

Combine it with the given acids.