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Reaction of p-aminophenol with acetic anhydride to produce acetylaminophenol

In an experiment, acetylaminophenol is produced from the reaction of p-aminophenol with acetic anhydride.
a) What is the Balanced reaction?
b) A possible side reaction in this experiment involves acetylation of the hydroxy group as well as the amine. is this by-product present in the crude or recrystallized product? Explain.
c) what effect would the addition of one equivalent of a strong acid have on the reaction of p-aminophenol and acetic anhydride? Explain.

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