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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for the anhydride (CH3CO)2O?
Options
A Acetic anhydride
B Ethanoic anhydride
Correct Answer
C Acetous anhydride
D Diacetyl oxide
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The IUPAC name is ethanoic anhydride (common name: acetic anhydride). Symmetrical anhydrides are named by replacing 'acid' with 'anhydride'.

Hint

Two identical acid molecules.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 310 of 1999
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