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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What happens when Salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in presence of H2SO4

Options:

Paracetamol is produced 

Phenacetin is is produced 

Aspirin is produced 

Fentanyl is produced 

Correct Answer:

Aspirin is produced 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Aspirin is produced.

Salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in presence of H2SOto form acetyl salicylic acid commonly known as Aspirin which is a very good analgesic.