Kolbe electrolysis cathode material

The nature of the cathode material is not critical in the Kolbe reaction. The reduction of protons from the carboxylic acid is the main process, so that the electrolysis can normally be conducted in an undivided cell. For substrates with double or triple bonds, however, a platinum cathode should be avoided, as cathodic hydrogenation can occur there. A steel cathode should be used, instead. 

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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ , ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ ]

See also in sourсe #XX -- [ , ]

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