Which of the following carboxylic acid undergoes decarboxylation easily ?

Question

Which of the following carboxylic acid undergoes decarboxylation easily ? (A) Option 1

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Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

β -keto Acid on heating easily undergo decarboxylation via a six-membered. Cyclic transition state. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-wtwkr9w690xy22nb.jpg" />

Q. Which of the following carboxylic acid undergoes decarboxylation easily ?

$β$ -keto Acid on heating easily undergo decarboxylation via a six-membered. Cyclic transition state.