When salicylic acid is treated with acetic anhydride, we get:

Aspirin

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Paracetamol

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Salol

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Oil of wintergreen

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Solution

The correct option is A Aspirin
When salicylic acid is treated with acetic anhydride, acetylsalicylic acid is produced which is commonly known as aspirin.

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