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How would you write out the equation for the decomposition of aspirin in ethanol solution?

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How would you write out the equation for the decomposition of aspirin in ethanol solution?

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  1. C6H4(OAc)COOH (acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin) + CH3CH2OH -->

    C6H4(OH)COOH (salicylic acid) + CH3COO-CH2CH3 (ethyl acetate)...

    The rate of this decomposition reaction could be increased because of the carboxylic acid group (COOH) being located ortho to the acetate.

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