NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
In Kolbe electrolysis, what is the relationship between the number of carbon atoms in the alkyl group and the hydrocarbons formed?
Options
- AEqual
- BHalf
- CDouble
- DTriple
Correct answer
C. Double
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.