What type of compound is obtained when a carboxylic acid with no other functional groups is decarboxylated?

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Decarboxylation of a carboxylic acid with no other functional groups results in the loss of the carboxyl group (-COOH) and the formation of an alkane (-CH3), making C the correct choice. Decarboxylation occurs when a carboxylic acid is heated to high temperatures, forming carbon dioxide and an organic compound with one fewer carbon atom. Aldehydes, ketones, and alcohols are not formed through decarboxylation.

What Type of Compound Is Obtained When a Carboxylic Acid