Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 148

Question: Aspirin can be prepared by the reaction of

Options:

A) Salicyldehyde with acetic anhydride in presence of $ H_2SO_4 $

B) Salicylic acid with methanol in presence of $ H_2SO_4 $

C) Salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of $ H_2SO_4 $

D) Cinnamic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of $ H_2SO_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Asprin is prepared by reaction of salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of $ H_2SO_4 $ .