Identify the product obtained in the following reaction. $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2…
Identify the product obtained in the following reaction.
$\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2 \mathrm{O} \stackrel{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}{\longrightarrow}$ Product
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3$
$\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{OH}$
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
Solution
Anhydrides on hýdrolysis with water give carboxylic acids.
$\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}\right)_2 \mathrm{O} \stackrel{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
