JEE Main Chemistry question

The reagent(s) used in the preparation of aspirin from salicylic acid is/are

(A), pyridine
(B), Correct
(C), HCl
(D),

Answer: (B)

Solution

Aspirin is prepared by acetylating the phenolic of salicylic acid using acetic anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst (conc. ), i.e. . /pyridine would convert the

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Question ID VK-151629