Q24 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry

With dehydrating agent present which dicarboxylic acid is least reactive towards forming an anhydride?

A
B
C
Correct answer
D

Solution

7 member cyclic anhydide is less stable.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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