Q64 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry

Assertion : Sodiumacetate on Kolbe'selectrolysis gives methane.Reason : Methyl free radical is formed at cathode.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • Correct answer
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Sodium acetate on Kolbe’s electrolysis gives ethane. It is formed at anode

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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