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Which type of reaction is the decarboxylation of benzoic acid with soda lime?
ChemistryHydrocarbonsNEET
Options:
  • A Substitution
  • B Addition
  • C Elimination
  • D Hydrogenation
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Elimination
The decarboxylation reaction is an elimination reaction because it involves the removal of a functional group (-COOH) from the molecule.

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