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In the presence of an acid catalyst, salicylic acid reacts with methanol to produce oil of wintergreen and water. If water is added to the solution, a precipitate is formed. Identify the precipitate and explain why it is formed.

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Just to add, salicylic acid reacts with methanol to produce methyl salicylate and water.

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