The chemical equation is as follows:
C9H8O4 + HOH ==> C7H6O3 + CH3COOH
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1. what is the chemical formula for Aspirin C9H8O4(s) reacting with water to form salicylic acid C7H6O3(s) and acetic acid C2H4O2(aq)?
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