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Q. Two moles of acetic acid are heated with $ {{P}_{2}}{{O}_{5}} $ The product formed is

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Two moles of acetic acid (Ethanoic acid) are heated with $ {{P}_{2}}{{O}_{5}} $ ,product formed is acetic anhydride. $ {{P}_{2}}{{O}_{5}} $ act as dehydrating agent.

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