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What is the primary organic product formed when salicylic acid is treated with acetic anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst?
A. Aspirin✓ Correct Answer
B. Paracetamol
C. Methyl salicylate
D. Benzoic acid
💡 Solution & Explanation
Acetylating salicylic acid with acetic anhydride yields acetylsalicylic acid, widely known as the analgesic drug aspirin. Paracetamol and benzoic acid are synthesized through entirely different chemical pathways. Pharmaceutical chemistry reactions are frequently tested in general science sections.
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