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Question

Which of the following reagents is used for the decarboxylation of carboxylic acids?

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Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Explanation

Soda lime (NaOH + CaO) is commonly used to remove the carboxyl group from carboxylic acids, forming hydrocarbons. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

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