Two mole of acetic acid are heated with ${{{\rm{P}}_2}{{\rm{O}}_5}}$. The product formed is:

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Two mole of acetic acid are heated with

{{\mathrm{P}_2}{\mathrm{O}_5}}

. The product formed is:

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Correct option: C

Acetic anhydride

Option C (Acetic anhydride) is correct because

P_2O_5

is a dehydrating agent that removes water from acetic acid to form acetic anhydride.