Identify the Transition State That Is Involved in the Decarboxylation

question 34

Multiple Choice

Identify the transition state that is involved in the decarboxylation of β-ketoacids.

• A) a five-membered cyclic system
• B) a six-membered cyclic system
• C) a four-membered cyclic system
• D) none of these

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