Question

`CH_(2)=CH-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)-CO OH overset("heat")to` product
(1) Reaction proceeds through formation of cylic intermediate

(2)
is the reaction product
(3) `CH_3 CH = C(CH_3)_2` is the reaction product
(4) soda lime NaOH, (CaO) is required for the decarboxylation
Among the above the correct statements are
A. 1,2,4
B. 1,3
C. 1,3,4
D. 1,2,3, and 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - b
sodalime is not required, due to unsaturation at `beta` -carbon