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Electrolysis of aqueous solution of sodium salt of Maleic acid and Fumaric acid gives

A

Ethylene and acetylene respectively

B

Acetylene and ethylene respectively

C

Ethylene and Ethane respectively

D

Ethyne in both the cases

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D
In both the cases ethyne is formed. Ethylene is formed by the electrolysis of sodium salt of Succinic acid, while ethane is formed by the electrolysis of sodium acetate.
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