Assertion (A): In the Kolbe's electrolysis of aqueous solution of potassium acetate, hydrogen gas is evolved at cathode.
Reason: $H^{+}$ is easily reduced than $K^{+}$ .

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In the Kolbe’s electrolysis hydrogen liberated at cathode. The discharge potential of $H^{+}$ is less than $K^{+}$ .

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