Maleic anhydride
Maleic anhydride can be prepared by:
Maleic anhydride
Maleic anhydride can be prepared by:
Option 1 - <p>Heating cis-but-2-enedioic acid<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>Treating cis-but-2-enedioic acid with alcohol and acid</p>
Option 3 - <p>Heating trans- but-2- enedioic acid</p>
Option 4 - <p>Treating trans-but-2-enedioic acid with alcohol and acid</p>
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Correct Option - 2
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Heating of cis-but-2-enedioic acid gives maleic anhydride as shown.
[Chemical reaction showing conversion of cis-but-2-enedioic acid to maleic anhydride upon heating]
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