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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following compounds is aspirin
Options
A Methyl salicylate
B Salicylic acid
C Phenyl salicylate
D Acetylsalicylic acid
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which is salicylic acid acetylated at the phenolic OH group.

Hint

What is the chemical name for aspirin?

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