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When a carboxylic ix converted into its ...

When a carboxylic ix converted into its anhydride, the dehydrating agent used will be

A

`P_(2)O_(5)`

B

conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`

C

silica gel

D

fused `CaCl_(2)`

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A
`P_(2)O_(5)` is dehydrating agent.
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