Compounds formed at anode in the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of potassium acetate are:

C_{2} H_{6}

and

C O_{2}

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C_{2} H_{4}

and

C O_{2}

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C H_{4}

and

H_{2}

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C H_{4}

and

C O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{2} H_{6}$ and $C O_{2}$
$C H_{3} C O O^{-} \to H_{3} C - C H_{3} + C O_{2}$
Its kolbe's electrolysis reaction
A is correct.

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