Question 1

Which of the following statements about decarboxylation and oxidative decarboxylation reactions is(are) correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Decarboxylation reactions and oxidative decarboxylation reactions both require the presence of NAD+. 
B) Decarboxylation reactions and oxidative decarboxylation reactions require the use of any type of carboxylic acid. 
C) Thiols are require for decarboxylation but not for oxidative decarboxylation. 
D) Decarboxylation reactions and oxidative decarboxylation reactions produce a product containing a carbonyl group. 
E) All of these characterize these two types of reactions. 
A) Decarboxylation reactions and oxidative decarboxylation reactions both require the presence of NAD+. 
B) Decarboxylation reactions and oxidative decarboxylation reactions require the use of any type of carboxylic acid. 
C) Thiols are require for decarboxylation but not for oxidative decarboxylation. 
D) Decarboxylation reactions and oxidative decarboxylation reactions produce a product containing a carbonyl group. 
E) All of these characterize these two types of reactions.

Question 2

The ketone carbonyl group in the following compound is on the α carbon atom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about decarboxylation and oxidative decarboxylation reactions is(are) correct?

The ketone carbonyl group in the following compound is on the α carbon atom.

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Exam 12: Organic Acids and Bases

Which of the following statements about decarboxylation and oxidative decarboxylation reactions is(are) correct?

The ketone carbonyl group in the following compound is on the α carbon atom.

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