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Should i cool down or not, when dehydrating a carboxylic acid with p2o5 to form an anhydride?
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You should cool down the reaction mixture when dehydrating a carboxylic acid with P2O5 to form an anhydride. This is because the reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat. Cooling the reaction helps to control the rate of the reaction and prevent it from becoming too violent. Additionally, cooling can help to minimize the formation of side products.
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