Hydrolysis of an ester gives a carboxylic acid which on Kolbe's electrolysis yields ethane. The ester is

  • A
    Ethyl methanoate
  • B
    Methyl ethanoate
  • C
    Propylamine
  • D
    Ethylamine

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