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What does the term "decarboxylation" refer to in the context of...
What does the term "decarboxylation" refer to in the context of carboxylic acids?
Options
- AFormation of carbon dioxide
- BFormation of aldehydes
- CFormation of hydrocarbons
- DFormation of esters
Correct answer
A. Formation of carbon dioxide
Step-by-step solution
Decarboxylation refers to the elimination of a carbon dioxide molecule from a carboxylic acid, resulting in the formation of a different compound.