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Alkane obtained by the decarboxylation of fatty acid contains

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a
One carbon atom more than the acid
b
One carbon atom less than the acid
c
Same number of carbon atoms as the  acid
d
Two carbon atoms less than the acid
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Correct option is B

One carbon atom less than the acid, will be formed due to decarboxylation as one carbon will be lost as carbondioxide

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