Hydrolysis of an ester gives a carboxylic acid,which upon Kolbe's electrolysis yields ethane. Identify the ester.

  • A
    Ethyl methanoate
  • B
    Methyl ethanoate
  • C
    Propyl amine
  • D
    Ethyl amine

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