What happens when Salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in presence of H2SO4?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3. Aspirin is produced.
Salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in presence of H2SO4 to form acetyl salicylic acid commonly known as Aspirin which is a very good analgesic.
