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When propionic acid is treated with aqueous sodium bicarbonate, `CO_2` is liberated. The `C` of `CO_2` comes form :

A

Methyl group

B

Carboxylic acid group

C

Methylene group

D

Bicarbonate group

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The correct Answer is:
D
`C_2H_5COOH + NaHCO_3 rarr C_2H_5 COONa + H_2 O + CO_2 ("from" NaHCO_3)`.
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