Kolbe's electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate () primarily yields which symmetrical — Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Anodic oxidation of acetate ions forces decarboxylation to form methyl radicals ($CH_3 \cdot$). Two methyl radicals instantly dimerize to form Ethane ($C_2H_6$). Methane cannot be synthesized via this coupling.