Question

Which one of the following reactions is expected to readily give a hydrocarbon product in good yields ?
(a) $RCOOK \xrightarrow[oxidation]{Electrolytic}$
(b) $RCOO^-Ag^+ \xrightarrow[]{Br_2}$
(c) $CH_3CH_3 \xrightarrow[hv]{Cl_2}$
(d) $(CH_3)_3CCl \xrightarrow[]{C_2H_5OH}$

Answer 1

c because it will give you good yields

Answer 2

Answer:

a) RCOOK Electorlysis → Oxidation

Explanation:

When an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid is electrolysed, the resultant hydrocarbon is evolved at anode. Thus,the equation formed will be -

2RCOOK Electorlysis → Oxidation → 2RCOOK ( Anode) + 2K ( Cathode)

At anode - 2RCOO - 2e → R - R ( Alkine) + 2CO2

Thus, the reactions is expected to readily give a hydrocarbon product in good yields will be RCOOK Electorlysis → Oxidation.