Kolbe's electrolysis of sodium butyrate CH3CH2CH2COONa gives:
Correct answer: B. C6H14
- A. C6H12
- B. C6H14
- C. C5H10
- D. C5H12
Explanation
The equation is as follows: 2 C3H7COONa + 2 H2O→ C6H14 + 2 CO2 + 2 NaOH + H2
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