Which of the following will undergo decarboxylation on heating?

Succinic acid

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Phthalic acid

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Malonic acid

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Glutaric acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Malonic acid

Keto acids or 1,3- dicarboxylic acids, on heating undergo decarboxylation.

Malonic acid is a 1,3- dicarboxylic acid.

Hence, it will undergo decarboxylation on heating.

Option C is correct.

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