Which of the Following Statements Concerning Acid Anhydrides Is Incorrect

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning acid anhydrides is incorrect?

• A) They undergo hydrolysis to produce the parent carboxylic acid.
• B) They are generally less reactive than the corresponding acid chloride.
• C) They have structures in which three oxygen atoms are present.
• D) They are produced by reacting two carboxylic acids with each other.

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