When an aqueous solution containing sodium acetate and sodium propionate is electrolysed we get:

Ethane

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Propane

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Butane

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D All of these
Sodium acetate gives methyl radical and sodium propionate gives ethyl radical upon electrolysis. Therefore upon reaction of these radicals all products ethane, propane and butane are formed

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