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In the Hunsdiecker reaction .

A

number of carbon atoms decrease

B

number of carbon atoms increase.

C

number of carbon atoms remains same

D

Carboxylic acid is formed

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A
The nucleophile `Cl^(-)` replace OH of alcohol.
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