Identify the Reaction That Involves the Conversion of Butanoic Acid

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify the reaction that involves the conversion of butanoic acid to propane by heating it to a very high temperature.

• A) oxidation
• B) esterification
• C) decarboxylation
• D) hydrogenation

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