Question

what is decarboxylation?explain...

Answer 1

Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide (CO2). Usually, decarboxylation refers to a reaction of carboxylic acids, removing a carbon atom from a carbon chain. The reverse process, which is the first chemical step in photosynthesis, is called carboxylation, the addition of CO2 to a compound. Enzymes that catalyze decarboxylations are called decarboxylases...

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Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Decarboxylation -

• Decarboxylation is removal of carboxyl group from an organic compound.
• Carbon dioxide is liberated during this reaction.
• Carboxylic acids on decarboxylation gives an alkane and liberates carbon dioxide gas.

# For example -

• For example, propanoic acid on decarboxylation gives ethane and CO2.

C2H5-COOH --> C2H6 + CO2

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