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MHT CET20226 Aug 2022Morning ShiftChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesActual

Identify product A in the following reaction. 2 CH ₃- COOH , P ₂ O ₅ A + H ₂ O

Options

  1. AMethyl acetate
  2. BAcetyl chloride
  3. CAcetic anhydride
  4. DEthane

Correct answer

C. Acetic anhydride

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