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Benzoic acid with \[Ba{{(OH)}_{2}}\] gives

A)  barium benzoate

B)  benzaldehyde

C)  benzene

D)  toluene

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                 Benzoic acid gives benzene with \[Be{{(OH)}_{2}}\]. This reaction is the example of decarboxylation.                   Note - The lose of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] from carboxylic group is called decarboxylation. In this reaction carbondioxide gas is evolved.