AIIMS 2012 Chemistry Kolbe's Electrolysis Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : Sodium acetate on Kolbe’s electrolysis gives methane. Reason : Methyl free radical is formed at cathode.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Sodium acetate on Kolbe's electrolysis gives ethane.
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