JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: HYDROCARBONS

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The preparation of ethane by electrolysis of aqueous solution of potassium acetate is called as

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Correct option: D

Kolbe's synthesis

Option D (Kolbe's synthesis) is correct because the electrolysis of aqueous potassium acetate results in the formation of ethane via Kolbe's electrolysis.

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