Which of the following carboxylic acids undergoes decarboxylation easily?

C_{6} H_{5} C O C H_{2} C O O H

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C_{6} H_{5} C O C O O H

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C_{6} H_{5} C H (O H) C O O H

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C_{6} H_{5} C H (N H_{2}) C O O H

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Solution

The correct option is B $C_{6} H_{5} C O C H_{2} C O O H$
$C_{6} H_{5} C O C H_{2} C O O H$ is a beta keto acid. It readily undergoes decarboxylation.

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