MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Compound I is phthalic acid (benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid) while Compound II is phthalic anhydride (2-benzofuran-1,3-dione). Phthalic anhydride can be prepared from phthalic acid by adding heat. The reaction involves the loss of a molecule. Which molecule is lost from phthalic acid to prepare phthalic anhydride?



    		 

    A

    		 CO

    B

    		 CO2

    C

    		 H2O2

    D

    		 H2O



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