how to obtain butane by kolbe electrolysis reaction???
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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).
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