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Which of the following carboxylic acids undergoes decarboxylation easily?

A

`C_(6)H_(5)-CO-CH_(2)-COOH`

B

`C_(6)H_(5)-CO-COOH`

C

`C_(6)H_(5)-underset(OH)underset(|)"CH"-COOH`

D

`C_(6)H_(5)-underset(NH_(2))underset(|)"CH"-COOH`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`beta`-Keto acids on heating easily undergo decarboxylation via a six-membered cyclic transition state.
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