Question

Based on the amounts and information below, calculate the theoretical yield of aspirin in grams. Mass of salicylic acid = 3.79 g Molecular weight of salicylic acid = 138 g/mol Volume of acetic anhydride = 5.94 mL Density of acetic anhydride = 1.08 g/mL Molecular weight of acetic anhydride = 102 g/mol Molecular weight of aspirin = 180 g/mol