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Am i able to perform a dehydration reaction of oleic acid with P2O5 to form oleic anhydride?
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Yes, you can theoretically perform a dehydration reaction of oleic acid with P2O5 to form oleic anhydride. P2O5 is a strong dehydrating agent that can remove water molecules from carboxylic acids, leading to the formation of anhydrides. However, the reaction conditions need to be carefully controlled to avoid side reactions and achieve a good yield of the desired product.
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