The coenzyme involved in oxidative decarboxylation is phosphate

Thiamine pyrophosphate

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Solution

The correct option is D Thiamine pyrophosphate
The oxidative decarboxylation occurs when pyruvic acid undergoes a link reaction which connects glycolysis and Krebs' cycle. Coenzymes like thiamine pyrophosphate, lipoic acid and and FAD take part in this reaction.
So, the correct answer is 'Thiamine pyrophosphate'.

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