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JEE Advance - Chemistry (2012 - Paper 2 Offline - No. 9)

The compound that undergoes decarboxylation most readily under mild condition is
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 32 English Option 1
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 32 English Option 2
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 32 English Option 3
IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 32 English Option 4

Explanation

The $$\beta$$-keto acid given in option (B) undergoes decarboxylation most easily because it results in formation of stable product on rearrangement. The reaction taking place is

IIT-JEE 2012 Paper 2 Offline Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 32 English Explanation

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