Balanced equations for neutralization?

Question

a) what is the balanced equation for the neutralization of acetylsalicylic acid?

B) if this reaction was carried out at elevated temperatures, what other reactions may occur? write the balanced equation for this reaction.

Answer 1

Neutralization:

C9H8O4 (aq) + MOH (aq) → C9H7O4M (aq) + H2O,

where M is can be sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), etc.

At elevated temperatures, the acetyl group will get hydrolized off to give salicylate (ortho hydroxy benzoate) and acetate:

C9H7O4M (aq) + MOH (aq) → C7H5O3M (aq) + C2H3O2M (aq)