This input enables oxidations to generate a “pool” of carbocations with umpolung reactivity that can be regenerated in situ. This input drives a low-temperature dimerization named for Hermann Kolbe, which joins two radicals formed through decarboxylation. Reactors receiving this input may undergo flooding due to changes in their wettability. A cobalt catalyst is used instead of this input in the Fowler process for perfluorinating hydrocarbons. A total yield of 200 percent per unit of this input is possible in paired reactions consisting of two spatially separated parts. Two steps involving this input are interspersed with conventional chemistry in an˝ ECE reaction. The output of the Hall–Héroult process depends on the supply of this input and the length of reaction. For 10 points, name this input used to cleave bonds near either the anode or cathode. ■END■
ANSWER: electricity [or word forms; accept electrical power; accept electrodes or electrochemistry or electrolysis; accept electric current or I; accept voltage] (ECE stands for electrode-chemical-electrode.)
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