Product obtained in the given reaction is:

Cyclohexanone

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Cyclohexanoic acid

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Cyclopentanone

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Cypentanoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is A Cyclohexanone
When given beta keto acid is heated, it undergoes decarboxylation to form cyclohexanone and $C O_{2}$ .

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