Question

A common undergraduate chemistry lab produces this compound from a phosphoric acid-catalyzed esterification. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this anti-inflammatory drug derived from willow tree bark, which can cause Reye syndrome in children.
ANSWER: aspirin [or acetylsalicylic acid or ASA]
[10e] The synthesis of aspirin from salicylic acid produces this compound as a byproduct. This acid is the main component of vinegar and has the formula CH3COOH.
ANSWER: acetic acid [or ethanoic acid]
[10h] Salicylic acid can be artificially synthesized via the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction, which reacts sodium phenolate with this compound. A supercritical phase of this compound can be used to extract caffeine from coffee.
ANSWER: carbon dioxide [or CO2]
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2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY130.00100%100%100%
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Purdue BChicago A1010020
Illinois BNorthwestern B10101030
Illinois CIowa B1010020
Illinois DNorthwestern A1010020
Notre Dame CNotre Dame B100010
Purdue ANotre Dame A10101030
WashU BPurdue C10101030
WashU AIndiana1010020
SIUEChicago B100010
Illinois AIowa A010010