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$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} \xrightarrow[\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_3]{\Delta} \mathrm{X}$, Identify X
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3$
  • B $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}$
  • C $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • D $\mathrm{CH}_4$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2 \mathrm{O}$
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} \xrightarrow{\Delta / \mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2 \mathrm{O}$

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