NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesPractice
Which oxide of carbon is obtained when malonic acid is heated with P 2 O 5 at 575 K?
Options
- ACO
- BC O 2
- CC O + C O 2
- DC 3 O 2
Correct answer
D. C 3 O 2
Step-by-step solution
when malonic acid is heated with P 2 O 5 at 575 K carbon suboxide ( C 3 O 2 ) is formed