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Why is methane not produced by Kolbe's electrolytic method?

Options

  1. AMethane is not a hydrocarbon.
  2. BMethane requires the presence of chlorine for its formation.
  3. CKolbe's method only produces alkanes with an even number of carbon atoms.
  4. DMethane is not stable under electrolysis conditions.

Correct answer

C. Kolbe's method only produces alkanes with an even number of carbon atoms.

Step-by-step solution

The Kolbe's electrolytic method specifically generates alkanes with an even number of carbon atoms, which is why methane, with just one carbon atom, cannot be produced by this method.

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