Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.18P
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(a)

Interpretation:

The product formed by the reaction of chloroacetic acid with P2O5 is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Phosphorus pentoxide is an anhydride of phosphoric acid. It reacts with carboxylic acids to form cyclic anhydrides. Phosphorus pentoxide is a strong dehydrating agent.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The product formed by the reaction of p-chlorobenzoicacid with P2O5 is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Phosphorus pentoxide is an anhydride of phosphoric acid. It reacts with carboxylic acids to form cyclic anhydrides. Phosphorus pentoxide is a strong dehydrating agent.

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