Which of the following products are obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 1 mole of salicylic acid?
A
1 mole of acetylsalicylic acid and 1 mole of acetic acid
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B
1 mole of acetylsalicylic
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C
1 mole of methyl salicylate and 1 mole of acetic acid
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D
1 mole of ethyl salicylate and 1 mole of acetic acid
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Solution
The correct option is A 1 mole of acetylsalicylic acid and 1 mole of acetic acid 1 mole of acetylsalicylic acid and 1 mole of acetic acid are obtained when 1 mole of acetic anhydride reacts with 1 mole of salicylic acid