Question

Decarboxylation of isobutyric acid gives n-alkane but reduction of isobutyric and with phosphorous and hydrogen iodide gives
A. n-Propane
B. Isobutane
C. n-Butane
D. none of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
`CH_3-underset(underset(H)|)overset(overset(CH_3)|)C-overset(overset(O)||)C-OH+6[H]underset(P_4)overset("Reduction")to`
`CH_3-underset(underset(H)|)overset(overset(CH_3)|)C-CH_3+2H_2O`