Aspirin (C₉H₈O₄)is Produced by the Reaction of Salicylic Acid (M

question 65

Multiple Choice

Aspirin (C₉H₈O₄) is produced by the reaction of salicylic acid (M = 138.1 g/mol) and acetic anhydride (M = 102.1 g/mol) . C₇H₆O₃(s) + C₄H₆O₃( ) → C₉H₈O₄(s) + C₂H₄O₂( )
If you react 2.00 g C₇H₆O₃ with 1.60 g C₄H₆O₃,what mass of aspirin (M = 180.2 g/mol) can theoretically be obtained?

• A) 0.40 g
• B) 2.61 g
• C) 2.82 g
• D) 1.53 g
• E) 3.60 g

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