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The Kolbe's electrolysis proceeds via...

The Kolbe's electrolysis proceeds via

A

Nucleophilic substitution mechanism

B

Electrophilic addition mechanism

C

Free radical mechanism

D

Electrophilic substitution reaction.

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C
For example when sodium propionate is electrolysed, n-butane, ehtane, ethylene are obtained. The propionate ion discharges at the anode to form a free radical.
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