For the preparation of alkanes, aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid is subjected to:

Electrolysis

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Oxidation

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Hydrogenation

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Hydrolysis

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The correct option is A Electrolysis
For the preparation of alkanes, concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of carboxylic acid is subjected to electrolysis. It is known as Kolbe electrolysis.
$2 C H_{3} C O O N a + 2 H_{2} O k o l b e e l e c t r o l y s i s - --------- \to C H_{3} - C H_{3} + 2 C O_{2} + 2 N a O H + H_{2}$

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