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Which of the following would not form upon electolysis of aqueous solution of potassium propanoate?

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Butane
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Ethyl ethanoate
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Ethyl propanoate
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Ethene
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Solution

The correct option is B Ethyl ethanoate

Ethyl ethanoate CH3COOCH2CH3 would not form upon electrolysis of aqueous solution of potassium propanoate. Instead, butane, ethyl propanoate, ethene and ethane will be obtained.

Hence the correct option is B.

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