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Which one of the following compound undergoes decarboxylation most readily.

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b

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c

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answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

β- keto carboxylic acids readily undergo decarboxylation.

EWG always increase the ease of decarboxylation. In fact these compounds undergo decarboxylation even on heating.

CH3-CO||-CH2-COOHCH3-CO||-CH3+CO2

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