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suggest a suitable method for the preparation of propane from a concentrated of aqueous solution of salt of butanoic acid. Give equatioims​

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For preparing an alkane a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of a saturated carboxylic acid is subjected to:

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Preparation of Alkane from a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium or potassium salt of a saturated carboxylic acid is called 'Kolbe's Electrolysis'.Kolbe's Electrolysis: 2RCOONa + 2H2O→ R - R + 2CO2 + 2NaOH + H2 When a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium acetate is electrolysed, Ethane is liberated at the anode. 2CH3COONa + 2H2O→ CH3 - CH3 + 2CO2 + 2NaOH + H2

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