When synthesizing aspirin in the lab, what is the purpose of the sulfuric acid in the mixture? ((Mixed 2g salicylic acid, 5mL acetic anhydride, 5 drops concentrated sulfuric acid, added distilled water after heating)). . . . . . . What is the theoretical yield of aspirin since salicylic acid is the limiting reagent?(please show calculation used) . . . . . . . What is the new type of compound formed in this?(i.e. an amide, ect?)