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Aspirin, C9H8O4, is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid, C7H6O3, according to the followinStoichiometry Chemistry Question

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Aspirin, C9H8O4, is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid, C7H6O3, according to the following equation:
C7H6O3 + (CH3CO)2O → C9H8O4 + CH3COOH
If the yield of this reaction is 83%, what mass of salicylic acid would be required to prepare 1.0 kg of aspirin?

A.

0.77 kg

B.

0.92 kg

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C.

1.2 kg

D.

1.3 kg

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