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Question: In the preparation of alkanes; a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salts of satur...

In the preparation of alkanes; a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salts of saturated carboxylic acid are subjected to.

A

Hydrolysis

B

Oxidation

C

Hydrogenation

D

Electrolysis

Answer

Electrolysis

Explanation

Solution

2CH3COONa+2H2O→Electrolysis2CH_{3}COONa + 2H_{2}O\overset{\quad\text{Electrolysis}\quad}{\rightarrow}

CH3−CH3+2CO2+2NaOH+H2CH_{3} - CH_{3} + 2CO_{2} + 2NaOH + H_{2}