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Explain Kolbe's reaction of preparation of ethane

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Answered by Grewal007
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Explanation:

Alkanes are formed, on electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of saturated mono carboxylic acids

kolbes-electrolysis-method

Electrolysis of an acid salt gives symmetrical alkane. However, in case of mixture of carboxylic acid salts, all probable alkanes are formed.

R1COOK + R2COOK electrolysis R1-R2 + 2CO2 + H2 + 2NaOH

(R1-R1 and R2-R2 are also formed).

Answered by xSANWIx
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Answer:

alkaline set the cops reaction of preparation of ethane

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