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💡 Solution & Explanation

Correct option: \(\text{C}\). Preparation methods are selected by the target hydrocarbon: elimination forms alkenes/alkynes, reduction gives more saturated products, and coupling reactions build larger carbon skeletons. Recovered question text: 28. Kolbe's electrolysis of sodium maleate at anode gives. (1) Only acetylene (2) Only CO 2 (3) Acetylene + CO 2 (4) CO + H 2 2