How many times greater is the number of carbon atoms in the...

How many times greater is the number of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbons formed in Kolbe electrolysis compared to the alkyl group of the carboxylic acid?

Options

AHalf
BEqual
CDouble
DTriple

Correct answer

C. Double

Step-by-step solution

The number of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbons formed in Kolbe electrolysis is double the number of carbon atoms in the alkyl group of the carboxylic acid.

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