Explain acetic anhydride to synthesize aspirin

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In an experiment, 2.50 g salicycylic acid was reacted with excess acetic anhydride to synthesize aspirin, as shown below. In this reaction, 3.02 g of aspirin was obtained. Calculate the percent yield.

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