Q2 / 155 · WBJEE 2019 · Chemistry

$$ \text { For the reaction below, the product is } Q \text { . } $$ Figure The compound $Q$ is

  • Correct answer
    A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

When salicylic acid reacts with acetic anhydride in the presence of conc. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ and heat, the product will be $(Q)$ acetyl salicylic acid $\left(\mathrm{C}_{9} \mathrm{H}_{8} \mathrm{O}_{4}\right)$ Figure So, the option (a) is correct answer.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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