Question

Which of the following compounds does not decarboxylate on heating ?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\beta$ -Ketoacid, $\beta -\gamma -$ unsaturated acid and $1-3$ diacid decarboxylates on heating, where as $1-4$ diacid dehydrates on heating.