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A solution of the sodium salt of a fatty acid is electrolysed during Kolbe's reaction. The solution left behind after electrolysis is

Answer: (A)

Solution

At the cathode, water is reduced to H and OH, building up NaOH in solution, while the carboxylate salt is steadily

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