Write the balanced chemical equation for the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid and methyl salicylate.

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1. Write the balanced chemical equation for the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid and methyl salicylate.





2. Based on the amounts of reactants used in the synthesis, determine the limiting reagent of the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid.

Acetylsalicylic acid:

Molar mass: 180.157 g/mol

Density: 1.40 g/mL

 

Salicylic acid:

Molar mass: 138.121 g/mol

Density: 1.44 g/mL

 

Acetic anhydride:

Molar mass: 102.09 g/mol

Density: 1.08 g/mL

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