For preparing an alkane , a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of saturated carboxylic acid is subjected to

Options

A. Hydrolysis
B. Oxidation
C. Hydrogenation
D. Electrolysis

Answer

D

Explanation

Alkanes are prepared from carboxylic acids by electrolysis. In electrolysis, an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid is electrolysed and alkane is evolved at the anode (Kolbe’s electrolysis).