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Maximum decarboxylation accurs inA. `CH_(3)COOH`B. `C_(6)H_(5)COOH`C. `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)COOH`D. `CH_(3)COCH_(2)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
`CH_(3)COCH_(2)COOH` is a `beta`-keto acid. This decarboxylation is maximum is a carboxylic acid containg an electron withrawing group such as `gt CO` or - `COOH` at the `beta`-carbon atom with respect to the `.-COOH` group.


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