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What is the composition of the hydrocarbons formed in Kolbe...
What is the composition of the hydrocarbons formed in Kolbe electrolysis in relation to the alkyl group of the carboxylic acid?
Options
- AHalf the number of carbon atoms
- BEqual to the number of carbon atoms
- CDouble the number of carbon atoms
- DTriple the number of carbon atoms
Correct answer
C. Double the number of carbon atoms
Step-by-step solution
In Kolbe electrolysis, the hydrocarbons formed have double the number of carbon atoms present in the alkyl group of the carboxylic acid.