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Aspirin is chemically known as – |
| A. | methyl salicylate |
| B. | hydroxysalicylate |
| C. | acetylsalicylic acid |
| D. | alkylsalicylic acid |
| Answer» C. acetylsalicylic acid | |
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Explanation: Aspirin (USAN), also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Salicylic acid, the main metabolite of aspirin, is an integral part of human and animal metabolism. While in humans much of it is attributable to diet, a substantial part is synthesized endogenously. |
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