JEE Main Chemistry question
Malonic acid, H₂C(COOH)₂, on heating gives:
Answer: (B)
Solution
Malonic acid readily decarboxylates on heating, losing one carboxyl group as CO₂ and giving acetic acid.
Malonic acid, H₂C(COOH)₂, on heating gives:
Malonic acid readily decarboxylates on heating, losing one carboxyl group as CO₂ and giving acetic acid.