1. Write the reaction for the formation of 1 mole of acetic anhydride from 2 moles of acetic acid. Why is the product described as an "anhydride?"
2. The synthesis of aspirin is carried out with 3.25 grams of salicylic acid as the starting material.
a) What is the minimum amount of acetic anhydride that must be used?
b) If the final amount of aspirin produced represents a 75.0% yield, how much aspirin is produced?