For the preparation of Alkanes, aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid ist subjected to

Options

A. hydrogenation
B. oxidation
C. electrolysis
D. hydrolysis

Answer

C

Explanation

Electrolysis of aqueous solutions of sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids gives alkane having twice the number of carbon atoms present in the alkyl group of the acid. This process is known as Kolbe's electrolytic reaction.
`2RCOONa to 2RCOO^(-)+ 2Na`
at anode:
`2RCOO^(-)- 2e^(-) to 2RCOO`
`2RCOO to R-R+ 2CO_(2)`