oxolane-2,5-dionewater⟶butanedioic acidReverse reactionsAutocondensation of butanedioic acid (succinic acid) to oxolane-2,5-dione (succinic anhydride)Potentially competingAutocondensation of butanedioic acid (succinic acid) to oxolane-2,5-dione (succinic anhydride)LessonsReactions of Acid Anhydrides