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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

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

  1. A Hydrocarbons containing even number of carbon atoms produced at anode
  2. B Hydrocarbons containing odd number of carbon atoms produced at anode
  3. C Hydrocarbons containing even number of carbon atoms produced at cathode
  4. D Hydrocarbons containing odd number of carbon atoms produced at cathode
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(A) Hydrocarbons containing even number of carbon atoms produced at anode

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During Kolbe's electrolysis hydrocarbons with even number of C-atoms are because Kolbe's electrolysis occurs as follows : At anode At cathode…