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Acetic anhydride is obtained by the reaction of :
Options
A Acetic acid and sodium
B Acetic acid and water
C Acetic acid and diethyl ether
D Acetic acid and P2O5
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetic anhydride is obtained by heating acetic acid with a dehydrating agent like P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide), which removes water and forms the anhydride.

Hint

Which dehydrating agent converts acetic acid to acetic anhydride?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1433 of 1999
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