Maleic anhydride
Maleic anhydride can be prepared by:
Maleic anhydride
Maleic anhydride can be prepared by:
Option 1 -
Heating cis-but-2-enedioic acid
Option 2 -
Treating cis-but-2-enedioic acid with alcohol and acid
Option 3 -
Heating trans- but-2- enedioic acid
Option 4 -
Treating trans-but-2-enedioic acid with alcohol and acid
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution: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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