Cellulose reaction with maleic anhydride


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Assuming cellulose with the chemical formula C6H10O5, what happens if:

1) The cellulose is subjected to concentrated H2SO4 (sulfuruc acid). How is the cellulose molecule/structure modified? and what are the reaction by-products.

2) Similarly, what happens if cellulose is reacted with maleic anhydride C4H2O3? Again, how is the cellulose molecule/structure altered and what are the reaction by-products?

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