Q10 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (20 April Shift 2) · Chemistry

What is the chemical name of Aspirin?

A
salicylic acid
Correct answer
B
acetyl salicylic acid
C
chloroxylenol
D
thymol

Solution

Aspirin is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid using acetic anhydride in the presence of an acid catalyst.

The chemical name of Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid (or 2-acetoxybenzoic acid).

Answer: acetyl salicylic acid

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

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