An aqueous solution of compound A gives ethane on electrolysis. The compound A is:

ethyl acetate

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sodium acetate

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sodium propionate

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sodium ethoxide

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Solution

The correct option is A sodium acetate
Sodium acetate on electrolysis yields ethane.

$2 C H_{3} C O O N a S o d i u m - a c e t a t e + 2 H_{2} O E l e c t r o l y s i s - ------ \to C H_{3} E t h a n e - C H_{3} + 2 C O_{2} A n o d e + 2 N a O H + H_{2} c a t h o d e$

Hence, the correct option is B.

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