Mass of salicylic acid = 2.15 g, volume of acetic anhydride = 5 mL, weight of filter paper = 0.35 g, weight of filter paper + aspirin = 2.85 g, MM of aspirin 180.16, MM of salicylic acid 138.12. Determine the actual yield

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Mass of salicylic acid = 2.15 g, volume of acetic anhydride = 5 mL, weight of filter paper = 0.35 g, weight of filter paper + aspirin = 2.85 g, MM of aspirin 180.16, MM of salicylic acid 138.12. Determine the actual yield

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