Question
Pharmacognosy Question on Principles of plant classification
What structure is formed if the acyl side chain of penicillin is hydrolysed
A
Penicellienic acids
B
Penillic acids
C
7-Aminopenicillanic acid
D
6-Aminopenicillanic acid
Answer
6-Aminopenicillanic acid
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): 6-Aminopenicillanic acid