Number of alkanes obtained on electrolysis of a mixture of CH3COONa and C2H5COONa is .
Answer
3
Solution
Kolbe's electrolysis: RCOO- R + CO2 + e- at the anode; two radicals then join
Radicals formed: CH3 and CH3 CH2
CH3 + CH3 CH3-CH3 (ethane)
CH3 + CH3 CH2 CH3-CH2-CH3 (propane)
CH3 CH2 + CH3 CH2 CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 (butane)
Answer: 3