Complete the following reaction R C O O H → P 2 O 5 ∆ ?

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Complete the following reaction

R C O O H \underset{∆}{\overset{P_{2} O_{5}}{\to}}

?

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesNEET

Options:

A Acid anhydride
B Ketone
C Aldehyde
D Ester

Solution:

1914 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: Acid anhydride

P_{2} O_{5}

is dehydrating agent, hence acid gives anhydrides on dehydration by

P_{2} O_{5}

.

2 R C O O H \underset{- H_{2} O}{\overset{P_{2} O_{5}}{\to}} {(R C O)}_{2} O

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