Chem V21 - Organic and Biochemistry » Fall 2021 » Aspirin Lab Quiz

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Question #1
The type of reaction used to make aspirin is
A.   esterification
B.   condensation
C.   halogenation
D.   hydrolysis
Question #2
When you synthesized the crystals of aspirin you had to reflux and heat the reagents for 15 minutes. Why did you have to cool the solution with ice water?
A.   to dissolve impurities
B.   to change the temperature dramatically
C.   to make the aspirin dissolve
D.   to form the aspirin crystals
Question #3
Type in the molar mass below for the structure: Assume Carbon is 12 g/mol, Hydrogen 1 g/mol and Oxygen 16 g/mol
A.   120
B.   122
C.   102
D.   100

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