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Which of the following compound is decar...

Which of the following compound is decarboxylated on heating?

A

B

`C_(2)H_(5)CH_(2)COOH`

C

`CH_(3)COCH_(2)COOH`

D

`{:(CH_(2)COOH),(|),(CH_(2)COOH):}`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Dicarboxylic acids having two -COOH groups on the same carbon atom, and `beta`-keto acids are easily decarboxylated on heating.
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