Workshop Problems: Salicylic acid (C7H6O3) reacts with acetic anhydride (C4H6O3) to form acetylsalicylic acid (C9H8O4) and acetic acid (C2H4O2). Write a balanced equation for the reaction:
208.4 g of salicylic acid and 219.3 g of acetic anhydride are combined. Which reactant is limiting and what is the theoretical yield for this reaction?
If 93.6 g of aspirin are produced, what is the percent yield for the reaction?