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Anhydride is a chemical compound that can be formed from an acid by removing the elements of water. The term is often used in organic chemistry to refer to compounds derived from organic acids, particularly carboxylic acids. In this context, an acid anhydride is formed when two molecules of a carboxylic acid lose a molecule of water. The resulting structure has two acyl groups connected by an oxygen atom. Common examples include acetic anhydride, which is derived from acetic acid, and phthalic anhydride.

Inorganic chemistry, the term anhydride can also refer to an oxide that can form an acid when reacted with water, or a base when reacted with a base. For instance, sulfur trioxide is an anhydride of sulfuric acid, as it reacts with water to form sulfuric acid. Similarly, calcium oxide is considered a basic anhydride as it reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide. Anhydrides are often reactive compounds and are used as reagents in various chemical synthesis reactions. Their reactivity stems from the electrophilic nature of the carbonyl carbon in organic anhydrides and the ability of inorganic anhydrides to readily accept water.