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MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which among the following reactions forms acid anhydride?

  1. A \(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}\) treated with \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3(\mathrm{aq})}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}\) treated with \(\mathrm{PCl}_5\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}\) (excess) heated in presence of \(\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}\) treated with \(\mathrm{R}^{\prime}-\mathrm{OH}\) and heated
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(C) \(\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{COOH}\) (excess) heated in presence of \(\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\)

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