Q. The reagent (s) used in the preparation of aspirin from salicylic acid
A) ${SOCl}_{2},$ pyridine
B) $\left( {CH}_{3}CO \right)_{2}O,H\$
C) ${CH}_{3}{CO}_{2}H,\ HCl$
D) ${CH}_{3}Cl,{AlCl}_{3}$
Explanation
(b)
Aspirin (2-acetoxy benzoic acid) is an analgesic. It is obtained by acetylating salicylic acid with acetic anhydride and conc H_{2}SO_{4.}
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