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Two moles of acetic acid are heated with\[{{P}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\] The product formed is

A)  2 moles of ethyl alcohol

B)  formic anhydride

C)  acetic anhydride

D)  2 moles of methyl cyanide

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

                 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.