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Give the general equations for the preparation of carboxylic acids from the following: a. Acyl chloride b. Amide c. Ester d. Acetyl Anhydride

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Chapter4: Acids And Bases

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a. Acyl chloride
b. Amide
c. Ester
d. Acetyl Anhydride

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