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Which substances are involved as reactants in Kolbe electrolysis?
ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsNEET
Options:
  • A Carboxylic acids and water
  • B Alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids and water
  • C Alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids and acids
  • D Alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids and aldehydes
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids and water
The reactants involved in Kolbe electrolysis are alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids (e.g., sodium acetate) and water.

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