Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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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,

Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition), Chapter 13.9, Problem 20P

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