Assuming a 100% yield what volume of acetic anhydride (density1.0820g/cm3) is required to produce 1.00kg of aspirin?

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Aden Peck

Chemistry

21 October, 21:15

Assuming a 100% yield what volume of acetic anhydride (density1.0820g/cm3) is required to produce 1.00kg of aspirin?

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Harper Fry · Answer 1

This problems requires the use of the density given. By using dimensional analysis, you convert 1.00kg into grams then you divide the resulting grams by the density. Then reduce to 3 significant figures and your answer is 924mL of acetic anhydride.