Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Electrolysis of aqueous solution of CH3COOK gives
A
CH4
B
C2H4
C
C2H6
D
C2H2
Answer
C2H6
Explanation
Solution
2CH3COOK+2H2O−>[Electrolysis]H3C−CH3+2NaOH+2CO2+H2
Electrolysis of aqueous solution of CH3COOK gives
CH4
C2H4
C2H6
C2H2
C2H6
2CH3COOK+2H2O−>[Electrolysis]H3C−CH3+2NaOH+2CO2+H2