NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
Complete the following reaction R C O O H → P 2 O 5 ∆ ?
Options
- AAcid anhydride
- BKetone
- CAldehyde
- DEster
Correct answer
A. Acid anhydride
Step-by-step solution
P 2 O 5 is dehydrating agent, hence acid gives anhydrides on dehydration by P 2 O 5 . 2 R C O O H → P 2 O 5 - H 2 O R C O 2 O