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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for acetic anhydride?
Options
A Acetic ethanoic anhydride
B Ethanoic anhydride
Correct Answer
C Ethanoyl ethanoate
D Diacetyl ether
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetic anhydride is (CH₃CO)₂O. IUPAC name is ethanoic anhydride.

Hint

Symmetrical anhydride of ethanoic acid.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 393 of 1999
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