Question

Propose mechanism of the following electrolysis reaction
$C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}COOK\left(aq\right)\to C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}C{H}_{2}C{H}_3$ List all by products expected in the above reaction rationalizing their formation

Answer 1

It is a Kolbe's electrolytic method, by-products are as follows:

$C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}COO{C}_2{H}_5,$ $C{H}_{3}C{H}_2-CO-O-O-CO-C{H}_{2}C{H}_3,$ $C{H}_2=C{H}_2,$ $C{H}_{3}C{H}_3$