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  4. Sodium acetate is electrolysed with water ( H 2 O ). The product formed at anode is

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Q. Sodium acetate is electrolysed with water $\left( H _{2} O \right)$. The product formed at anode is

Hydrocarbons

Solution:

On electrolysis of sodium acetate with water, following reactions take place :
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The products formed at anode are ethane and $CO _{2}$.