What is the equation for the formation of aspirin?

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2006-11-24 15:16:54 · 3 answers · asked by asianchoc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

C7H6O3 + (CH3CO)2O --> C9H804 + CH3COOH.

Salicylic acid + Acetic anhydride --> Aspirin + Acetic acid

2006-11-24 15:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The last step is

Salicylic Acid + Acetic Anhydride > Aspirin + Acetic Acid

2006-11-24 15:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cv7Hv6Ov3 + (CHv3CO)v2O --> Cv9Hv80v4 + CHv3COOH

2006-11-24 15:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋