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}} $