Question

an aqueous solution of compound A gives ethane on electrolysis. which is that compound ethyl acetate or sodium acetate or sodium propionate and sodium ethoxide

Answer 1

electrolysis is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The process is known as Kolbe’s electrolysis method which is considered as a method of preparation of alkanes.

An aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid on electrolysis produce an alkane containing even number of carbon atoms at the anode.Here the required answer is sodium acetate since the ethane.The question is

:2CH3COO -Na + 2H2O…….. electrolysis ………CH2CH3 =2CO2+H2 +2NaOH.