Synthesis of Aspirin #2

Synthesis of Aspirin #2

.Despite the fact that the acetylation of salicyclic acid reduced much of the nauseous affects of salicylic acid, aspirin is still an acidic molecule (pKa ~4.5). Would the pH of a 0,1 M solution of aspirin be lower than 4.5, at 4.5 , or greater than 4.5? Explain your answer. Hint: Think about the Hen…