Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Aspirin, an antipyretic drug is chemically
A
methyl salicylate
B
ethyl salicylate
C
acetylsalicylic acid
D
o-hydroxybenzoic acid
Answer
acetylsalicylic acid
Explanation
Solution
Aspirin, an antipyretic is i.e., acetylsalicylic acid, i.e, a drug which is responsible for lowering the temperature of body to normal Another common antipyretic is paracetamol