Electrolysis of a concentrated solution of potassium acetate gives?

Methane

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Ethane

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Ethene

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Ethyne

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The correct option is A Ethane
Electrolysis of a concentrated solution of potassium acetate, hydrogen is evolved at the cathode and a mixture of ethane and carbon dioxide at the anode.

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