Question

Identify the reaction in which sodium or potassium salt of a carboxylic acid, on

electrolysis, gives a higher alkane. What product will be formed if

CH3CH2COONa is used in this reaction? Write the reactions involved. (plzz help to solve)​

Answer 1

Answer:

C2H5COONA+NAOH=NA2CO3+C2H6

REACTION IS DECARBOXYLATION