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Assertion : Malonic acid (HOOC―CH2―COOH...

Assertion : Malonic acid `(HOOC―CH_2―COOH)` does not form cyclic anhydride on heating.
Reason : It is like βketo acid, on heating it prefer to decarboxylate.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

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A
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