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An aqueous solution containing sodium acetate and sodium propionate is electrolyzed. Which of the following alkanes is targeter as product?

A

ethane

B

Propane

C

Butane

D

All of these

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B
`CH_(3)COONa(aq.)+CH_(3)CH_(2)COONararrunderset("Propane")(CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(3))+underset("Ethane")(CH_(3)CH_(3))+underset("Butane")(CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3))`
All are formed but target is propane.
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