Salicylic acid (C7H6O3) reacts with acetic anhydride (C4H6O3) to form acetylsalicylic acid (C9H8O4).
2C7H6O3(aq) + C4H6O3(aq) Right arrow. 2C9H8O4(aq) + H2O(l)
What is the limiting reactant if 70.0 g of C7H6O3 and 80.0 g of C4H6O3 react?
water
salicylic acid
acetic anhydride
acetylsalicylic acid