EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 13.9, Problem 20P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Compounds that are expected to undergo decarboxylation have to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Carbon dioxide can be removed from carboxylic acid by heating, if the carbonyl group is present at the 3rd position.

Mechanism of decarboxylation is given below,

EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Chapter 13.9, Problem 20P

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