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Decarboxylation of all six possible forms of diaminobenzoic acid \(C_6H_3(NH_2)2COOH\) yields three products A, B and C. Three acids give a product ‘A’, two acids give a product ‘B’ and one acid gives a product ‘C’. The melting point of product ‘C’ is
Decarboxylation of all six possible forms of diaminobenzoic acid \(C_6H_3(NH_2)2COOH\) yields three products A, B and C. Three acids give a product ‘A’, two acids give a product ‘B’ and one acid gives a product ‘C’. The melting point of product ‘C’ is
Updated On: Mar 17, 2026
- 63ºC
- 90ºC
- 104ºC
- 142ºC
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Melting point of product (C) = \(142\degree\;C\)
Hence, the correct option is (D): \(142\degree C\)
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