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Published on: August 14, 2026
In the Kolbe electrolysis of sodium propanoate, the products 
and 
are formed at respected electrodes. What are 
and 
?
A
at Cathode; 
at Anode B
at Cathode; 
at Anode C
at Anode; 
at Cathode D
at Anode; 
at Cathode
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
At anode (oxidation):
At cathode (reduction):
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