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(D) The electrolysis of a mixture of sodium ethanoate $(CH_3COONa)$ and sodium propanoate $(CH_3CH_2COONa)$ follows the Kolbe's electrolysis mechanism

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(D) The electrolysis of a mixture of sodium ethanoate $(CH_3COONa)$ and sodium propanoate $(CH_3CH_2COONa)$ follows the Kolbe's electrolysis mechanism. During this process,two types of alkyl radicals are formed: methyl radical $(CH_3^{\bullet})$ and ethyl radical $(CH_3CH_2^{\bullet})$. These radicals combine in all possible ways to form alkanes: $1$. Combination of two methyl radicals: $CH_3^{\bullet} + CH_3^{\bullet} \rightarrow CH_3CH_3$ (Ethane) $2$. Combination of two ethyl radicals: $CH_3CH_2^{\bullet} + CH_3CH_2^{\bullet} \rightarrow CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_3$ (Butane) $3$. Combination of one methyl and one ethyl radical: $CH_3^{\bullet} + CH_3CH_2^{\bullet} \rightarrow CH_3CH_2CH_3$ (Propane) Therefore,all three products are obtained.

Which products are obtained from the electrolysis of an aqueous mixture of sodium ethanoate and sodium propanoate?

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