What are Kolbe’s Reaction ? Give one example.

Explanation

Claisen-Schmidth Condensation: The base catalyzed cross aldol condensation between an aromatic aldehydes and an aliphatic aldehyde or a ketone is called claisen-schmidt reaction. For e.g.
`C_(6)H_(5)overset(O)overset(||)(C)-H+CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(3) underset(273 K)overset("Oie NaOH")rarr C_(6)H_(5)-CH_(2)-underset("Benzal acetone " + H_(2)O)(CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(3))`
Kolbe.s reaction : Electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of fatty acid gives alkanes. This is known as Kolbe.s reaction.
`CH_(3)COONa(aq) overset("Electrolysis")rarr CH_(3)-CH_(3) + NaOH + H_(2) uarr + CO_(2) uarr`