Complete the following reaction $RCOOH\underset{\mathrm{\Delta}}{\overset{{\ \ \ \ \ P}_{2}O_{5}\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}$?

Question

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$P_{2}O_{5}$ is dehydrating agent, hence acid gives anhydrides on dehydration by $P_{2}O_{5}$.
$2RCOOH\underset{- H_{2}O}{\overset{{\ \ \ \ \ P}_{2}O_{5\ }\ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}(RCO)_{2}O$

Q. Complete the following reaction $RCOOH\underset{\mathrm{\Delta}}{\overset{{\ \ \ \ \ P}_{2}O_{5}\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}$?

Explanation

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