Kolbe S Reaction
KOLBEu2019S Reaction
graph TB
A["KOLBE'S Reaction"]
A --> B["Definition"]
A --> C["Mechanism"]
A --> D["Applications"]
B --> E["Kolbe's reaction is an organic reaction used to convert a carboxylic acid and sodium hydroxide to an alkane and carbon dioxide."]
C --> F["Step 1: Formation of RCOO-"]
C --> G["Step 2: Decarboxylation"]
C --> H["Step 3: Radical combination"]
D --> I["Used in synthesis of alkanes"]
