We investigate the standard graded k-algebras over a field k of characteristic zero for which general linear forms are exact zero divisors. We formulate a conjecture regarding the Hilbert function of such rings. We prove our conjecture in the case when the ring is a quotient of a polynomial ring by a monomial idea, and also in the case when the ideal is generated in degree 2 and all but one of the generators are monomials.
Eddings et al. (Sun,) studied this question.