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MHT CET2011ChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives

Decarboxylation of malonic acid gives

Options

  1. ACH ₄
  2. BCH ₃ COOH
  3. CBoth (a) and (b)
  4. DNone of the above

Correct answer

B. CH ₃ COOH

Step-by-step solution

Decarboxylation of malonic acid gives acetic acid and CO ₂

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