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Q. The reagent(s) used in the preparation of aspirin from salicylic acid

J & K CETJ & K CET 2006Chemistry in Everyday Life

Solution:

Aspirin ($2$-acetoxy benzoic acid) is an analgesic. It is obtained by acetylating salicyclic acid with acetic anhydride and conc. $H_2SO_4$.

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