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ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is obtained by the action of CH₃COCl on

Answer: (A)

Solution

Acetylation of the phenolic –OH of salicylic acid with acetyl chloride (or acetic anhydride) gives aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid); phenol,

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