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Two moles of acetic acid are heated with...

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

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C
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