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During electrolysis of an aqueous solution of dipotassium succinate, which gas is evolved at the electrodes?

1. Ethane
2. Ethene
3. Ethyne
4. Propene

Correct answer: Ethene

Solution

During the electrolysis of dipotassium succinate, the organic compound undergoes oxidation, leading to the formation of ethene as a byproduct at the anode due to the elimination of hydrogen ions and electrons.

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