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The process of electrolyzing a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salts of saturated carboxylic acids produces a higher alkane at the positive electrode.

1. Electrochemical Oxidation
2. Positive Electrode
3. Negative Electrode
4. Kolbe's Process

Correct answer: Kolbe's Process

Solution

The process described is Kolbe's electrolysis, where the electrolysis of carboxylic acid salts produces higher alkanes at the anode.

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