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For preparing an alkane , a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of saturated carboxylic acid is subjected to

A

hydrogenation

B

oxidation

C

electrolysis

D

hydrolysis

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C
`2CH_3COOK+2H_2Ooverset"Electrolysis"to ubrace(CH_3-CH_3+2CO_2)_"Anode"+ubrace(2KOH+H_2)_"Cathode"`
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