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Acid anhydrides are chemical compounds derived from acids by the removal of water. They typically react with water to form corresponding acids.
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Carboxylic Acid: Organic acids characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group $(COOH)$. They can be converted into acid anhydrides.
Hydrolysis: A chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water, often leading to the decomposition of that compound.
Electrophile: A molecule or ion that accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond. Acid anhydrides act as electrophiles in many reactions.