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Electrolysis of a concentrated solution of potassium acetate gives

A

ethane

B

methane

C

propane

D

butane

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`CH_(3)COON(aq.)+H_(2)Ooverset("Electrolysis")rarrCH_(3)-CH_(3)+CO_(2)+NaOH+H_(2)`
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