Name the end product in the following series of reaction. CH 3 COOH → Δ NH 3 A → Δ P 4 O 10 B

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Name the end product in the following series of reaction.

{CH}_{3} COOH \to_{Δ}^{{NH}_{3}} A \to_{Δ}^{P_{4} O_{10}} B

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main

Options:

A ${CH}_{4}$
B ${CH}_{3} OH$
C ${CH}_{3} CN$
D ${CH}_{3} {COONH}_{4}$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

{CH}_{3} CN

P_{4} O_{10}

is a powerful dehydrating agent.

{CH}_{3} COOH \to_{Δ}^{{NH}_{3}} {CH}_{3} {CONH}_{2} \to_{Δ}^{P_{4} O_{10}} {CH}_{3} CN

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