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JEE Main 2019Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)

Question

With dehydrating agent present which dicarboxylic acid is least reactive towards forming an anhydride?

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Correct answer
D

Step-by-step explanation


7 member cyclic anhydide is less stable.

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