JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Carboxylic Acids Question Bank General Introduction of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

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    The general formula \[{{(RCO)}_{2}}O\] represents [CPMT 1974; DPMT 1982; MP PMT 1996]

    A)                 An ester              

    B)                 A ketone

    C)                 An ether             

    D)                 An acid anhydride

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    \[2RCOOH\xrightarrow{-{{H}_{2}}O}\underset{\text{Acid}\,\text{anhydride}}{\mathop{{{(RCO)}_{2}}O}}\,\]


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