Two moles of acetic acid are heated with P2O5 The product formed is

Question

Two moles of acetic acid are heated with P2O5 The product formed is (A) 2 moles of ethyl alcohol (B) formic anhydride (C) acetic anhydride (D) 2 moles of methyl cyanide

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Two moles of acetic acid (Ethanoic acid) are heated with P2O5 ,product formed is acetic anhydride. P2O5 act as dehydrating agent.

Q. Two moles of acetic acid are heated with $P_{2} O_{5}$ The product formed is

2 moles of ethyl alcohol

formic anhydride

acetic anhydride

2 moles of methyl cyanide

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.

Q. Two moles of acetic acid are heated with P2​O5​ The product formed is