Complete the following reaction CH3CONH2 P2O5 heat gives what?

P2O5 i.e. phosphorous pentachloride being a strong dehydrating agent, generally converts amides into nitriles 
The balanced equation for the mentioned reaction is as follow:-
CH3CONH2 + P2O5  --------> CH3CN  + P2O6H2 

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That CH3CONH2+P2O5=CH3NH2+P2O4+CO2

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CH3CONH2+P2O5=CH3NH2+P2O4+CO2

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