Identify product $A$ in the following reaction.
$2 CH_3COOH \xrightarrow{\Delta, P_2O_5} A + H_2O$

  • A
    Methyl acetate
  • B
    Acetyl chloride
  • C
    Acetic anhydride
  • D
    Ethane

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