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27/01/2022 4:02 pm
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Which one of the following reactions is expected to readily give a hydrocarbon product in good yields?
(a) RCOOK \(\overset{Electrolytic}{\underset{oxidation}\longrightarrow}\)
(b) RCOO- Ag+ \(\overset{Br_2}\longrightarrow\)
(c) CH3CH3 \(\overset{Cl_2}{\underset{hv}\longrightarrow}\)
(d) (CH3)3CCl \(\overset{C_2H_5OH}\longrightarrow\)
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27/01/2022 4:08 pm
Correct answer: (a) RCOOK \(\overset{Electrolytic}{\underset{oxidation}\longrightarrow}\)
Explanation:
(a) RCOOK \(\overset{Electrolytic}{\underset{oxidation}\longrightarrow}\) 2RCOO- + 2K+
At anode 2RCOO- → 2RCOO + 2e-
2RCOO → R - R + 2CO2
At cathode 2K+ + 2e- → 2K
2K + H2O → 2KOH + H2↑