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What does acetic anhydride form when it reacts with water?​

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What does acetic anhydride form when it reacts with water?

  • When acetic anhydride reacts with water it forms acetic acid. In other words, The hydrolysis of acetic anhydride in presence of water forms acetic acid.

*Note that:- It is an exothermic reaction.

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