JEE Main 2015 — Chemistry in Everyday Life Question with Solution
JEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)
Question
is used as:Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Step-by-step explanation
The given structure is the acetylsalicylic acid, which is known as Aspirin.
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a medication used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.
This is an example of an analgesic drug.
An analgesic or painkiller is any member of the group of drugs used to achieve analgesia, relief from pain. They are distinct from anesthetics, which temporarily affect, and in some instances eliminate, sensation.
Hence, Acetyl salicylic acid is analgesic.
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