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Directions : In the following question more than one of the answers given may be correct. Select the correct answer and mark it according to the code:

Malonic acid gives on heating: (1)\[C{{O}_{2}}\]                              (2)\[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\] (3)\[C{{H}_{4}}\]                              (4)\[HCOOH\]

A)  1, 2 and 3 are correct

B)  1 and 2 are correct

C)   2 and 4 are correct

D)  1 and 3 are correct

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                 Malonic acid gives carbon dioxide and acetic acid on heating.