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For the preparation of Alkanes, aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid ist subjected to

A

Hydrolysis

B

Oxidation

C

Hydrogenation

D

Electrolysis

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D
This method is used to create a new C-C linakge and used to prepare alkenes and alkanes as well.
`RCOO Na = overset("Electrolysis")underset(underset(NaOH)(CO))rarr "Alkanes"`
`or RCOO^(-)K^(**)`
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