What is the chemical equation for titrating ASA and sodium hydroxide?

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The chemical equation for the titration of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is C9H8O4 + NaOH → C9H7O4Na + H2O. In this reaction, the carboxylic acid group of ASA donates a proton to NaOH, resulting in the formation of the sodium salt of ASA and water. This process illustrates the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base, fundamental in acid-base chemistry.

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Titration chemical equation

Ok so the equation is for a titration of sodium hydroxide and ASA(asprin) I believe the chemical formula of asprin to be C9H8O4 and sodium hydroxide is
NaOH. so the formula goes C9H8O4 + NaOH --> ?
If someone knows the rest of the formula it would be a great he
 
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ASA (acetylsalicylic acid) is an aromatic carboxylic acid. The carboxylic acid is titrated with NaOH in your example. Remove a proton from the formula (C9H8O4) and replace it with a sodium to show the product.
 

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