Q. Which of the following diacid readily gives anhydride on heating?
A) Fumaric
B) Maleic acid
C) Malic acid
D) Terephthalic acid
Explanation
(b)
Cis-dioic acid readily gives anhydride on heating. Since maleic acid is a dioic acid gives maleic anhydride readily.
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