Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The carboxylic acid among: fumaric acid and maleic acid, which forms a cyclic anhydride is to be stated. Also, the explanation for the corresponding reaction is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The general structure of carboxylic acid anhydrides is
(b)
Interpretation:
The carboxylic acid among: methylmalonic acid and
Concept introduction:
The general structure of carboxylic acid anhydrides is
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