Which of the following carboxylic acids undergoes decarboxylation easily? Explain briefly.
(i) C6H5-CO-CH2-COOH
(ii) C6H5 -CO-COOH
Decarboxylation of carboxylic acids upon the stability of carbanion.
C6H5COCH2 anion is more stable than other anion
Hence, C6H5COCH2COOH undergoes decarboxylation easily.
