Question
The reaction of cyclic anhydrides is driven forward by the ____ of the newly formed ring.
Answer
The reaction of cyclic anhydrides is driven forward by the increased stability of the newly formed ring.
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Under ____ conditions, mixtures of carboxylic acids and alcohols will condense into esters.
Under acidic conditions, mixtures of carboxylic acids and alcohols will condense into ____.
Under acidic conditions, mixtures of ____ will condense into esters.
Treating triacylglycerols with NaOH will produce ____.
Treating ____ will produce fatty acid salts (soap) as well as glycerol.
Certain cyclic anhydrides can be formed simply by ____ carboxylic acids.