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What is the name of the reaction in which alkali metal salts of...
What is the name of the reaction in which alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids undergo electrolysis to form hydrocarbons?
Options
- AKolbe synthesis
- BFischer esterification
- CGrignard reaction
- DFriedel-Crafts acylation
Correct answer
A. Kolbe synthesis
Step-by-step solution
The reaction in which alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids undergo electrolysis to form hydrocarbons is known as Kolbe synthesis or Kolbe electrolysis.