What are the products of the hydrolysis of an acid anhydride?
What are the products of the hydrolysis of an acid anhydride? Acid Anhydride Hydrolysis Acid anhydrides readily hydrolyze to carboxylic acids. In many cases, this reaction is an unwanted side reaction and steps will be taken in the lab to keep the system “dry” (aka water free). The presence of pyridine facilitates proton transfers during […]