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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Decarboxylation of malonic acid gives:

Answer: (C)

Solution

Malonic acid, H₂C(COOH)₂, readily loses one carboxyl group as CO₂ on heating, giving acetic acid.

Question ID VK-150023