Hydrocarbons Question 17
Question: In the preparation of alkanes; a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salts of saturated carboxylic acid are subjected to [CPMT 1985; MP PET 1999]
Options:
A) Hydrolysis
B) Oxidation
C) Hydrogenation
D) Electrolysis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2CH_3COONa+2H_2O\xrightarrow{Electrolysis} $
$ CH_3-CH_3+2CO_2+2NaOH+H_2 $
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