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The compound that undergoes decarboxylation most readily under mild condition is:
The compound that undergoes decarboxylation most readily under mild condition is:
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The correct option is B
In decarboxylation, β-carbon acquires δ-charge. Whenever δ-charge is stabilized, decarboxylation becomes simple. In this compound, it is stabilized by -m and -I effect of C=O, which is best amongst the options offered here.
In decarboxylation, β-carbon acquires δ-charge. Whenever δ-charge is stabilized, decarboxylation becomes simple. In this compound, it is stabilized by -m and -I effect of C=O, which is best amongst the options offered here.
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