Asked by Tammy

In the reaction p-aminophenol + acetic anhydride --> acetaminophen , 4.5 ml of water is added into the flask with the p-aminophenol and acetic anhydride at the beginning of the experiment. What is the purpose of this water?
Answered by DrBob222
Do you suppose it converts the acetic anhydride to acetic acid?
Answered by Anonymous
the reaction p-aminophenol + acetic anhydride --> acetaminophen , 4.5 ml of water is added into the flask with the p-aminophenol and acetic anhydride at the beginning of the experiment. What is the purpose of this water?
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