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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersJEE Main

Which one of the following compounds gives aspirin on reacting with acetic anhydride in presence of H₂SO₄?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is made by O-acetylation of the phenolic –OH of salicylic acid

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