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Which of the following will give Methyl Salicylate (also called mintogreen) upon reaction with CH_{3}OH in presence of H^{+} catalyst

Option: 1

Salicylic acid 


Option: 2

PIcric acid


Option: 3

Benzoic acid


Option: 4

Amino acid


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Esterification of salicyclic acid with methanol -

Yields methyl salicylate known as oil of wintergreen.

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