Hydrocarbons Question 188
Question: Aqueous solution of the following compound on electrolysis gives ethane [NCERT 1983; MP PET 1985; CPMT 1975, 79]
Options:
A) Acetic acid
B) Acetamide
C) Potassium acetate
D) Ethyl acetate
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ \underset{\text{Potassium acetate}}{\mathop{2CH_3COOK}}+2H_2O\xrightarrow{Electrolysis} $
$ \underset{Anode}{\mathop{CH_3-CH_3+2CO_2}}+\underset{Cathode}{\mathop{2KOH+H_2}} $
BETA
