The general formula (RCO)_2 O represents - Vidyadip

MCQ

The general formula ${(RCO)_2}O$ represents

A
An ester
B
A ketone
C
An ether
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An acid anhydride

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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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