Complete the following chemical reaction: $R C O O H P_{2} O_{5} ⟶ Δ$

acid anhydride

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Solution

The correct option is A acid anhydride
$P_{2} O_{5}$ is dehydrating agent.
$∴$ Acids are dehydrated when heated with $P_{2} O_{5}$ and give acid anhydride.

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