he synthesis of methyl salicylate, which of the following will shi wards the formation of more salicylic acid? use more sulfuric acid remove methanol add more methanol remove water add salicylic acid

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In the synthesis of methyl salicylate, which of the following will shift the equilibrium
towards the formation of more salicylic acid?
O use more sulfuric acid
remove methanol
O add more methanol
O remove water
add salicylic acid
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Transcribed Image Text:In the synthesis of methyl salicylate, which of the following will shift the equilibrium towards the formation of more salicylic acid? O use more sulfuric acid remove methanol O add more methanol O remove water add salicylic acid < Previous Ne
Which of the following is true when methyl salicylate is made to react with either NaOH
or HCI?
O upon addition of NaOH, sodium salicylate will be produced
upon addition of HCI, salicylic acid and methanol will be produced
a hydrolysis reaction will take place, breaking the ester bond of methyl salicylate
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is true when methyl salicylate is made to react with either NaOH or HCI? O upon addition of NaOH, sodium salicylate will be produced upon addition of HCI, salicylic acid and methanol will be produced a hydrolysis reaction will take place, breaking the ester bond of methyl salicylate O All of the choices < Previous Next ▸
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