Q59 / 180 · COMEDK 2016 · Chemistry

2-acetoxy benzoic acid is used as an

A
antiseptic
Correct answer
B
antipyretic
C
antimalarial
D
antidepressant

Solution

2 -acetoxy benzoic acid is aspirin. It is used as an antipyretic to reduce body temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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