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How to convert phenol to aspirin?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
 we can convert phenol to aspirin by treating phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide in an acidic medium. Then treated the product salicylic acid with acetic anhydride. Note:The molecular formula of aspirin is C9H8O4.