Show the calculation of (1) the expected grams of salicylic acid (C7H6O3) formed in the reaction of 1.75 grams of methyl salicylate (C8H8O3) with excess NaOH and then show the calculation of (2) the % yield if the actual yield of salicylic acid is 1.19 grams.
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Show the calculation of (1) the expected grams of aspirin (C9H8O4) formed in the reaction of 2.7 grams of salicylic acid (C7H6O3) with excess acetic anhydride and then show the calculation of (2) the % yield if the actual yield of aspirin is 1.44 grams.