Select all correct statements about the aqueous acid hydrolysis of the compound shown.

AThree organic products are formed
BThe product mixture gives a violet colour with neutral ferric chloride
COld damp tablets of the drug smell of vinegar because of this hydrolysis
DOne of the products is acetic acid

Answer: B, C, D

The compound shown is aspirin; hydrolysis gives two products: salicylic acid and acetic acid. Salicylic acid has a free phenolic OH, which gives the violet FeCl3 complex. Acetic acid causes the vinegar smell in old tablets. The statement about three products is false.

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