Asked by Anonymous

A student produces acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin), C9H8O4(s), and acetic acid, HC2H3O2(aq) from the reaction of salicylic acid, C7H6O3 (s), with acetic anhydride, C4H6O3(aq). The balanced chemical equation is:

C7H6O3(s) + C4H6O3(aq) →C9H8O4(s) + HC2H3O2(aq)

a)What is the theoretical yield of Aspirin, if213.0 g of salicylic acid reacts with excess acetic anhydride?
Answered by oobleck
each mole of salicylic acid produces one mole of aspirin
so, how many moles do you have in 213 grams?
Answered by Anonymous
1.54 right?
Answered by DrBob222
Yes, 1.54 mols SA is used and 1.54 mols ASA are produced. Generally theoretical yield is quoted in grams. So now convert that 1.54 mols ASA to grams ASA.
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