Aspirin Synthesis Concisely explain the reason(s) for the following steps/procedures in aspirin synthesis. The addition of phosphoric acid and heating of the reaction mixture. The addition of ice-cold water into the reaction mixture after cooling.

Aspirin Synthesis Concisely explain the reason(s) for the following steps/procedures in aspirin synthesis. The addition of phosphoric acid and heating of the reaction mixture. The addition of ice-cold water into the reaction mixture after cooling.

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Concisely explain the reason(s) for the following steps/procedures in aspirin synthesis.

The addition of phosphoric acid and heating of the reaction mixture.

The addition of ice-cold water into the reaction mixture after cooling.

The determination of the melting point of the synthesized product.

The use of ferric chloride test.

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