(a) Fumaric and maleic acids (Table 20.1) are E,Z-isomers. One forms a cyclic anhydride
Chapter 20, Problem 20.19(choose chapter or problem)
(a) Fumaric and maleic acids (Table 20.1) are E,Z-isomers. One forms a cyclic anhydride on heating and one does not. Which one forms the cyclic anhydride? Explain. (b) Which one of the following compounds forms a cyclic anhydride on heating: methylmalonic acid or 2,3-dimethylbutanedioic acid?
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