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Should i use heat or not, when dehydrating a carboxylic acid with p2o5 to form an anhydride?

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Yes, you should use heat. Dehydrating a carboxylic acid with P2O5 to form an anhydride is an equilibrium reaction. Applying heat will favor the formation of the anhydride by shifting the equilibrium towards the product side.

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