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Can p2o5 be used to dehydrate oleic acid?

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P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide) is a strong dehydrating agent and can be used to dehydrate oleic acid. It will remove water molecules from the oleic acid, leading to the formation of an unsaturated cyclic anhydride.

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