Which of the Following Occurs When Water Is Added to Low

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when water is added to low molecular weight anhydrides?

• A) The anhydride physically absorbs the water, but no chemical reaction occurs.
• B) The anhydride reacts slowly to produce two molecules of carboxylic acid.
• C) The anhydride reacts readily to produce two molecules of carboxylic acid.
• D) What happens is highly dependent on the identity of the anhydride.

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