To make the odor more pronounced, pour the contents of the tube into a small beaker containing 20 ml. of water. What is the reaction called? Write the equation for the reaction of methyl alcohol with salicylic acid.

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A. TESTS FOR METHYL ALCOHOL
1. Salicylic Acid Test. Methyl alcohol with salicylic acid and concentrated sulfuric acid will
give methyl salicylate or oil of wintergreen, a compound with an odor of peppermint.
In a test tube containing 0.2 gm of salicylic acid, add 1 ml. of concentrated sulfuric acid
(CAUTION!). Introduce 1 ml. of methanol into the test tube.


Result:?


To make the odor more pronounced, pour the contents of the tube into a small
beaker containing 20 ml. of water. What is the reaction called?


Write the equation for the reaction of methyl alcohol with salicylic acid.

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