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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 acetic formic anhydride?
Options
A Ethanoic methanoic anhydride
Correct Answer
B Acetyl formate
C Formyl acetate
D Methyl anhydride
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Unsymmetrical anhydrides are named by citing the two acids alphabetically: ethanoic methanoic anhydride (common: acetic formic anhydride).

Hint

Two different acyl groups.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 343 of 1999
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