What is/are the product/(s) obtained on hydrolysis of one mole of acetic anhydride?
A
Acetic acid (2 moles)
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B
Acetic acid (1 mole)
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C
Acetic acid (1 mole) and ethanol (1mole)
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D
Ethanol (1 mole)
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Solution
The correct option is A Acetic acid (2 moles) 2 moles of acetic acid are obtained on hydrolysis of one mole of acetic anhydride. (CH3CO)2O+HOH→CH3COOH+CH3COOH