it is a dehydrating agent too !!
so anhydride is formed here
IT IS AN OXIDISING AGENT RYT???
WHT WILL HAPPEN IF P4O10 IS ADDED TO 1,3 PROPANDIOIC ACID
OR TO 1-2 PROPANDIOIC ACID???
The given carboxylic acid is already in its oxidised state.How will more oxidation take place?