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Electrolysis of an acetate solution produces ethane according to the Kolbe reaction :
`2CH_(3)COO^(-) rarr C_(2)H_(6)+2CO_(2)+2e^(-)`
What volume of ethane is produced at `27^(@)C` and 760 mm Hg, If a current of 0.5 ampere were passed through the solution for 7 hours and the electrode reaction is `82%` efficient?

A

2.70 L

B

5. 4L

C

1.35 L

D

0.65 L

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