Q.
Which one of the following compound undergoes decarboxylation most readily.
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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-COOH→∆CH3-CO||-CH3+CO2
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