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One of the following cannot be prepared by Kolbe's electrolytic process?

A

`C_(2)H_(2)`

B

`C_(2)H_(6)`

C

`CH_(4)`

D

`C_(2)H_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`RCOONa+H_(2)O overset("Electrolysis")to underset("Higher alkane")(R-R)+CO_(2)+H_(2)+NaOH`
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