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Chemistry Question on uses of carboxylic acids

The chemical name of aspirin is

A

methyl benzoate

B

hydroxy benzoic acid

C

acetyl salicylic acid

D

ethyl salicylate

Answer

acetyl salicylic acid

Explanation

Solution

The chemical formula of aspirin is Thus, it is chemically acetyl salicylic acid.