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Malonic acid on reaction with P4O10 gives :

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a

Phosphorus acid

b

Carbon dioxide

c

Carbon suboxide

d

Carbon monoxide

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Malonic acid produces an oxide when it is dehydrated with  P4O10 When malonic acid reacts with  phosphorus pentoxide, it produces pyrophosphoric acid and tricarbon dioxide.

2CH2(COOH)2+P4O102H4P2O7+2C3O2

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