Question

How co you find anhydrides?

Answer 1

In a catalogue, or in a chemistry store?

Explanation:

The word `"anhydride"` literally means `"without water"`; organic anhydrides have the general formula of `RC(=O)O(O=)CR'`, and are formed by the condensation reaction of two carboxylic acids or their derivatives:

`RC(=O)OH+R'C(=O)XrarrRC(=O)O(O=C)R' + HX`

There are many different variations of this reaction.