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Identify A and B in the following reactions : CH_(3)CHO overset([H])rarr A overset("conc." H_(2)SO_(4))underset("heat")rarrB + H_(2)O |
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Answer» Solution :A is `CH_(3)COOH` acetic acid B is `(CH_(3)CO)_(2)O` acetic anhydride `CH_(3)-CHO + [O] rarr CH_(3)COOH` `2CH_(3)-CH_(2)-OH + OVERSET("conc." H_(2)SO_(4))UNDERSET(Delta)rarr underset("Acetic anhydride")((CH_(3)CO)_(2)O + H_(2)O` |
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