Draw a curly arrow mechanism for the synthesis of aspirin from the reaction of salicylic acid and acetate anhydride
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The lone pair of electrons on the oxygen of the hydroxyl group in salicylic acid attacks the carbonyl carbon of acetic anhydride, forming a tetrahedral intermediate. Show more…
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