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NEET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
What type of reaction is the decarboxylation of carboxylic acids?
What type of reaction is the decarboxylation of carboxylic acids?
Options
- AAddition reaction
- BSubstitution reaction
- CElimination reaction
- DOxidation reaction
Correct answer
C. Elimination reaction
Step-by-step solution
Decarboxylation of carboxylic acids is an elimination reaction in which carbon dioxide is eliminated from the molecule.