With reference to the structures of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, Chapter 2 opening

Chapter 22, Problem 22.29

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With reference to the structures of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, Chapter 2 opening molecule) and acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), explain each statement: (a) Acetaminophen tablets can be stored in the medicine cabinet for years, but aspirin slowly decomposes over time; (b) Childrens Tylenol can be sold as a liquid (acetaminophen dissolved in water), but aspirin cannot. COOH acetylsalicylic acid O CH3 C O HO acetaminophen N H CH3 C O

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