Question

The following product is not obtained during electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium formate is
(A) H
(B) CO2
(C) CH
(D) NaOH​

Answer 1

Answer:

The product which is not obtained after the electrolysis is found to be option (c) CH.

Explanation:

We know that the formula for Sodium Formate is $HCOO^-Na^+$.

It is a member of the acetate family and its electrolysis will be done by Kolbe's mechanism.

After the electrolysis of 2 moles of Sodium Formate, the products will be Hydrogen gas $(H_2)$, Carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) and Sodium will be seperated which then will form Sodium Hydroxide $(NaOH)$.

Thus, No CH is produced after the electrolysis.

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