Question

Give the mechanism of kolbe's electrolysis of ch3cook

Answer 1

Ans: The electrolysis of salts of Carboxylic acids which finally produces alkanes is called Kolbe de-Carboxylation reaction. During this reaction Carbon dioxide is released at anode along with formation of alkanes. 2R-COONa (on Electrolysis) → R - R + 2CO2 + H2 + NaOHExample: Sodium acetate on electrolysis produces ethane. 2CH3COONa → CH3 - CH3+ 2CO2 + H2 + NaOH 

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

AS IT IS ELECTROLYSIS THE REAGENT IS H2O

MECHANISM:

H2O=H+ + OH-

CH3COOK = CH3COO- + K+

TAKE REDUCTION OF CH3COO-

CH3COO.

TAKE HOMOLYTIC FISSION OF ABOVE FREE RADICAL

IT FORMS

METHYL FREE RADICAL

TAKE ANOTHER FREE RADICAL

IT FORMS ETHANE

SO PRODUCT

ETHANE + 2CO2+2KOH+H2