What product is obtained when two moles of acetic acid are heated with $P_2O_5$?

  • A
    $2$ moles of ethyl alcohol
  • B
    Formic anhydride
  • C
    Acetic anhydride
  • D
    $2$ moles of methyl cyanide

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