Question: Benzoic anhydride has been prepared in excellent yield by adding one molar equivalent of water to two molar equivalents of benzoyl chloride. How do you

Benzoic anhydride has been prepared in excellent yield by adding one molar equivalent of water to two molar equivalents of benzoyl chloride. How do you suppose this reaction takes place?

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