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  4. Which of the following diacid readily gives anhydride on heating?

Q. Which of the following diacid readily gives anhydride on heating?

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Solution:

Cis-dioic m acid readily gives anhydride on heating. Since maleic acid is a dioic acid, it gives maleic anhydride readily.

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