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Which one of the following compounds gives aspirin on reacting with acetic anhydride in presence of\[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]?

A)  

B)  

C)  

D)  

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                Salicylic acid on reacting with acetic anhydride in presence of \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] gives aspirin.