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A concentrated solution of sodium butyra...

A concentrated solution of sodium butyrate is electrolysed in suitable apparatus. The product at the anode is

A

Butane

B

Propane

C

Hexane

D

Pentane

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The correct Answer is:
C
`2CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)-COO^(-) overset("Anode")`
`2CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)COO to 2CO_(2)+2CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3) to CH_(3)CH_(2)-CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)`
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