Answer:
6 grams.
Explanation:
The equation of the reaction is
C9H8O4 + H2O ----> CH3COOH + C7H6O3
1 mole of aspirin gives 1 mole of ethanoic acid.
Molar mass of aspirin = 180 gmol-1.
So the mass of ethanoic acid formed = 18/180 == 1/10 of a mole.
= 60 / 10 = 6 grams.
