ABC26OR0064 · General Organic Chemistry
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: General Organic Chemistry · Topic: General Organic Chemistry – General · Exam: CSIR-NET DEC 2019 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The correct order for the rate of thermal decarboxylation of the following compounds is 
A B C
A B C(a)$\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{A}$
(b)C $>$ A $>$ B
(c)A $>$ C $>$ B
(d)$\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{A}$
Answer
Answer (as printed): A
Explanation
The rate of thermal decarboxylation depends on the stability of the conjugate base. Higher the stability of conjugate base, greater the rate of decarboxylation.
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.