Carboxylic Acids Question 149
Question: The general formula $ {{(RCO)}_2}O $ represents
[CPMT 1974; DPMT 1982; MP PMT 1996]
Options:
A) An ester
B) A ketone
C) An ether
D) An acid anhydride
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2RCOOH\xrightarrow{-H_2O}\underset{Acidanhydride}{\mathop{{{(RCO)}_2}O}} $