JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

Which of the following statements is correct in the Kolbe's electrolysis?

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Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AHydrocarbons containing even number of carbon atoms produced at anode
  2. BHydrocarbons containing odd number of carbon atoms produced at anode
  3. CHydrocarbons containing even number of carbon atoms produced at cathode
  4. DHydrocarbons containing odd number of carbon atoms produced at cathode

Correct answer: A

Solution

(c) Hydrocarbons are obtained by Kolbe's free radicals electrolysis via combination of two alkyl (i.e., ). Thus, it always gives hydrocarbons in which carbonatoms are present in even number at anode.

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