Which of the following method is used to synthesise alkanes having even number of carbon atoms?

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Which of the following method is used to synthesise alkanes having even number of carbon atoms? (A) Decarboxylation (B) Kolbe's electrolytic method (C) Hydrogenation (D) None of the above

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Kolbe's electrolytic method is used to synthesise alkanes having even number of carbon atoms. In this method, an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of a carboxylic acid undergoes electrolysis to give alkane.

Q. Which of the following method is used to synthesise alkanes having even number of carbon atoms?

Decarboxylation

Kolbe's electrolytic method

Hydrogenation

None of the above

Kolbe's electrolytic method is used to synthesise alkanes having even number of carbon atoms. In this method, an aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of a carboxylic acid undergoes electrolysis to give alkane.