Question

Aspirin can be prepared by the reaction of

• 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 $H_2SO_4$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of $H_2SO_4$

Answer 2

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