MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPreparation of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Two moles of acetic acid are heated with P2O5, The product formed is

A.2 moles of ethyl alcohol

B.Formic anhydride

C.Acetic anhydride✓ Correct

D.2 moles of methyl cyanide

Explanation

2 5 2 3 3 3 3 Acetic anhydride P O H O O CH C OH O O CH C O C CH CH C OH O ->

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