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Q.

Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t. Kolbe's electrolytic method of preparation of alkanes?

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a

It is a free radical decarboxylation process

b

It gives alkane of even number of C-atoms

c

The final left over solution has PH less than 7

d

CH4 cannot be prepared by this method

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In Kolbe's electrolytic method, NaOH is produced from RCOONa. Hence, PH of the left over solution is more than 7.

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