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(B) Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is synthesized by the acetylation of salicylic acid. When salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in the presen

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Salicylic acid

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(B) Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is synthesized by the acetylation of salicylic acid. When salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst like $H_2SO_4$,the phenolic $-OH$ group is acetylated to form an ester,resulting in aspirin.The reaction is as follows:$	ext{Salicylic acid} + (CH_3CO)_2O \xrightarrow{H_2SO_4} 	ext{Aspirin} + CH_3COOH$Thus,the correct compound is salicylic acid,which corresponds to option $(B)$.

Which one of the following compounds gives aspirin on reacting with acetic anhydride in the presence of $H_2SO_4$?

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