Which compound will undergo decarboxylation (-CO2) most easily when heated? (a) CO2H (b) НО-С CO2H (c) CO2H (d) CO2H CO2H CO2H

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Which compound will undergo decarboxylation (-CO2) most easily when heated?
(a)
CO2H
(b) НО-С
HO2C
CO2H
(c)
CO2H
(d)
CO2H
CO2H
ČO2H CO2H
Transcribed Image Text:Which compound will undergo decarboxylation (-CO2) most easily when heated? (a) CO2H (b) НО-С HO2C CO2H (c) CO2H (d) CO2H CO2H ČO2H CO2H
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