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A solution of sodium salt of fatty acid was electrolyzed during Kolbe's reaction. The solution left after electrolysis is

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a

Richer in H2SO4

b

Richer in NaOH

c

Richer in Sodium salt

d

Only pure water

answer is A.

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When a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium salt of a carboxylic acid is electrolyzed, alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms along with carbon dioxide at anode and hydrogen is formed at cathode and sodium hydroxide remains in the solution.

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