Aqueous solution of potassium acetate is electrolysed. Possible organic product(s) is/are
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An aqueous solution of Potassium acetate gives Ethane on the electrolysis. As we know potassium acetate is the potassium salt of the acetic acid which can be prepared with the help of Strong base like KOH.
Ethane is an organic compound. The molecular of Ethane is C2H6. Ethane is obtained when potassium acetate is electrolyzed. This process is an example of a Kolbe electrolysis. Let's understand by the given reaction
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