Chemistryhard · Past Paper
In the Kolbe's electrolysis of sodium acetate, which gas is evolved at the anode?
AMethane
BEthane and CO2
CHydrogen
DOxygen
✓ Correct Answer: B — Ethane and CO2
Electrolysis of sodium acetate produces ethane gas and carbon dioxide at the anode.
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