The Kolbe's electrolysis proceeds via

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The Kolbe's electrolysis proceeds via (A) Nucleophilic substitution mechanism (B) Electrophilic addition mechanism (C) Free radical mechanism (D) Electrophilic substitution reaction

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For example, when sodium propionate is electrolysed, n-butane. ethane; ethylene are obtained. The propionate ion discharges at the anode to form a free radical. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/28d63488ff2b19f650ae3342b46291e9-.png" />

Q. The Kolbe's electrolysis proceeds via

Nucleophilic substitution mechanism

Electrophilic addition mechanism

Free radical mechanism

Electrophilic substitution reaction

For example, when sodium propionate is electrolysed, $n$ -butane. ethane; ethylene are obtained. The propionate ion discharges at the anode to form a free radical.