NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which type of reaction is the decarboxylation of benzoic acid with soda lime?
Options
- ASubstitution
- BAddition
- CElimination
- DHydrogenation
Correct answer
C. Elimination
Step-by-step solution
The decarboxylation reaction is an elimination reaction because it involves the removal of a functional group (-COOH) from the molecule.