Identify the reaction that involves the conversion of butanoic acid to propane by heating it to a very high temperature.
A) oxidation
B) esterification
C) decarboxylation
D) hydrogenation

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Decarboxylation involves the removal of a carboxyl group (-COOH) from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a smaller molecule and the release of carbon dioxide. In this case, heating butanoic acid to a high temperature results in the removal of the carboxyl group, leaving behind propane as the product.

Identify the Reaction That Involves the Conversion of Butanoic Acid