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In which reaction major product is hydrocarbon?

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RCOOKElectrolysis−−−−−−
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RCOOAgI2, Δ−−
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CH3CH3Cl2/hν−−−
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A RCOOKElectrolysis−−−−−−
Electrolysis of conc. aq solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid gives alkanes.

This reaction is not given by sodium or potassium salt of formic acid.

2RCOOK+2H2OElectrolysis−−−−−−RR+2CO2+2KOH+H2

This reaction is also known as Kolbe's electrolysis.

Option A is correct.

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