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:

Question

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?

oobleck · Answer

each mole of salicylic acid produces one mole of aspirin so, how many moles do you have in 213 grams?

Anonymous · Answer

1.54 right?

DrBob222 · Answer

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.