Question

Acetylation of salicylic acid gives​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Here, salicylic acid is subjected to acetylation with the help of acetic anhydride to yield acetylsalicylic acid (commonly known as aspirin) and acetic acid as the final product. It can be noted that acetic anhydride is also used as an acetylating agent in the synthesis of THC acetate ester and diacetylmorphine.