MCQ
Which one of the following will go decarboxylation on heating?
- ASuccinic acid
- BPhthalic acid
- ✓Malonic acid
- DAdipic acid
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Malonic acid
c
Keto acids or $1,3-$ dicarboxylic acids, on heating undergo decarboxylation.
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.
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