... used in the synthesis of aspirin. The density of acetic anhydride is 1.08 g/mL. The density of concentrated sulfuric acid is 1.85 g/mL.
a.) How many millimoles of each of the following are initially in the reaction vessel?
Salicylic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Sulfuric Acid (1 drop = 0.05 mL)
b.) What is the limiting reagent?
c.) If the reaction proceeds with total consumption of the limiting reagent, how many millimoles of each of the following are finally in the reaction vessel?
Salicylic Acid
Acetic Anhydride
Sulfuric Acid Aspirin
d.) What is the theoretical yield for the reaction?