MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 126: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 126
6. How might succinic anhydride, shown below, be formed from succinic acid (butanedioic acid)?
- A. Catalytic acid
- B. Catalytic base
- C. Heat
- D. Oxidation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Anhydrides, particularly cyclic anhydrides, will form spontaneously from dicarboxylic acids when heated.