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An aqueous solution of a substance on electrolysis gives ethane, then the substance is

(A) Acetic acid

(B) Acetamide

(C) Potassium acetate

(D) Ethyl acetate

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Correct option is (C) Potassium acetate

Potassium acetate on electrolysis gives ethane.

\(\underset{\text{Potassium acetate}}{2CH_3 COOK + 2H_2O} \xrightarrow{\text{Eletrolysis}} CH_3 - CH_3 + \underset{\text{Anode}}{2CO_2} + 2KOH + \underset{\text{Cathode}}{H_2}\)

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