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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

The acid which does not form an anhydride when treated with P₂O₅ is:

Answer: (A)

Solution

Formic acid, uniquely among simple carboxylic acids, decomposes on dehydration (with P₂O₅) to CO and H₂O

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