Malonic acid and succinic acids are distinguished by :

heating

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N a H C O_{3}

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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 A heating
Malonic acid and succinic acids are distinguished by heating. Malonic acid contains a carbonyl group in the beta position. Hence, it undergoes decarboxylation.
However, such beta carbonyl group is present in succinic acid. Hence, it does not undergo decarboxylation.

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