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1.Describe a step in the processes shown above in which a substitution reaction occurs.

2.Explain why the conversion of salicylic acid into aspirin is an esterification reaction

3.From a “greening” perspective, give two advantages and one disadvantage of using the alternative method for synthesizing aspirin.
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2.Explain why the conversion of salicylic acid into aspirin is an esterification reaction

The COOH is in the other reacting group - it reacts with the OH on the salicylic acid.

The aspirin ester can be made by reacting the salicylic acid with
1. CH3COCl or
2. CH3COOH or
3. CH3COOCOCH3
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