JEE Main2012ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
Aspirin can be prepared by the reaction of
Options
- ASalicyldehyde with acetic anhydride in presence of H ₂ SO ₄
- BSalicylic acid with methanol in presence of H ₂ SO ₄
- CSalicylic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of H ₂ SO ₄
- DCinnamic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of H ₂ SO ₄
Correct answer
C. Salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of H ₂ SO ₄
Step-by-step solution
Asprin is prepared by reaction of salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in presence of H ₂ SO ₄