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For questions about compounds containing the carbonyl group, C=O, the carboxylic acid group (-COOH), or its derivatives (anhydrides/esters/amides/acid halides). For questions about complexes involving carbon monoxide as a ligand use [carbonyl-complexes] instead.

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How do α,β-unsaturated acids undergo decarboxylation?

I know the concerted mechanism for β-keto acids, but neither could I figure out, nor was I able to find out the mechanism for α,β-unsaturated acids. Any help is appreciated.
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