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Balance the following chemical equation (if necessary) for the synthesis of aspirin from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride shown below:
C7H6O3 + C4H6O3 -----> C9H8O4 + C2H4O2


Sagot :

[tex]\\ \tt\rightarrowtail C_7H_6O_3+C_4H6O_3\longrightarrow C_9H_8O_4+C_2H_4O_2[/tex]

It's already balanced

On both sides

  • C=11
  • H=12
  • O=6