MCQ
Which $\beta$ - keto acid shown will not undergo decarboxylation ?
  • A


  • C
    $\begin{matrix}
       O\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,  \\
       ||\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,  \\
       Ph-C-\,C{{H}_{2}}-C{{O}_{2}}H  \\
    \end{matrix}$
  • D
    $\begin{matrix}
       O\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,  \\
       ||\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,  \\
       C{{H}_{3}}-C-\,C{{H}_{2}}-C{{O}_{2}}H  \\
    \end{matrix}$

Answer

Correct option: B.

b
$(b)$ It violates bredt's rule.

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