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ANHYDRIDE THEORY
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Anhydrides react with water to give carboxylic acids. The reaction can be carried out without acid catalysis, under slight heating.

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The reaction mechanism consists in the addition of water with subsequent elimination of acetic acid.

Stage 1. Adding water

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Stage 2. Acid-base balance

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Stage 3. Elimination

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