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Hell-Volhard-Zelinski Reaction

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Decarboxylation of malonic acid gives:

A

C H_{4}

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C H_{3} C O O H

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both (a) and (b)

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C $C H_{3} C O O H$
Decarboxylation of malonic acid gives acetic acid.

Option B is correct.

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