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Decarboxylation of which of the following acids gives benzoic acid?

A

Phthalic acid

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B

Phenyl acetic acid

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C

Malic acid

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D

Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is A Phthalic acid
Decarboxylation of Phthalic acid gives benzoic acid.

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