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When salicylic acid is heated with aceti...

When salicylic acid is heated with acetic anhydride, we get

A

aspirin

B

salot

C

paracetamol

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
a

Acetyl salicylic acid is known as aspirin.
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  • When salicylic acid is treated with acetic anhydride we get

    A
    Aspirin
    B
    Paracetamol
    C
    Salol
    D
    None of these
  • When salicylic acid is treated with acetic anhydride, ___________ is obtained .

    A
    aspirin
    B
    paracetamol
    C
    salol
    D
    benzoic acid
  • Acetic anhydride is used:

    A
    as an acetylating agent
    B
    for the detection and estimation of -OH and `-NH_(2)` groups
    C
    in the manufacture of aspirin
    D
    all of the above
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