Questions: Question 3 (2 points)
This reactant is a solid that is weighed out before the start of the synthesis reaction.
acetic anhydride
salicylic acid
acetic acid
sulfuric acid
acetylsalicylic acid
Transcript text: Question 3 (2 points)
This reactant is a solid that is weighed out before the start of the synthesis reaction.
acetic anhydride
salicylic acid
acetic acid
sulfuric acid
acetylsalicylic acid
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Reactant in Solid Form
To determine which reactant is a solid that is weighed out before the start of the synthesis reaction, we need to identify the physical state of each listed compound.
Step 2: Analyze Each Compound
Acetic anhydride: This is a liquid at room temperature.
Salicylic acid: This is a solid at room temperature.
Acetic acid: This is a liquid at room temperature.
Sulfuric acid: This is a liquid at room temperature.
Acetylsalicylic acid: This is a solid at room temperature.
Step 3: Determine the Correct Solid Reactant
Among the listed compounds, salicylic acid is a solid that is typically weighed out before the start of a synthesis reaction, such as in the synthesis of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).