C9H8O4 + H2O = ??

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Felicity
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C9H8O4 + H2O = ??

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I am stuck on what is produced when acetylsalicylic acid (C9H8O4) is added to water? Please help!!! :(
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It might slowly hydrolyze to salicylic and acetic acids:
C9H8O4 + H2O = C7H6O3 + CH3COOH
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