MCQ
The general formula ${(RCO)_2}O$ represents
  • A
    An ester
  • B
    A ketone
  • C
    An ether
  • An acid anhydride

Answer

Correct option: D.
An acid anhydride
d
$2RCOOH\xrightarrow{{ - {H_2}O}}\mathop {{{(RCO)}_2}O}\limits_{{\text{Acid}}\,{\text{anhydride}}} $

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