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Asprin is

  • A.methyl salicylate
  • B.sodium benzoate
  • C.acetyl salicylic acid
  • D.2-methyl salicylic acid
  • E.ethyl salicylate

Answer: C

Aspirin ('Asprin') is acetyl salicylic acid.

It is made by acetylating salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) with acetic anhydride, which turns the phenolic –OH into an acetate ester. It is an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drug.

Methyl salicylate is oil of wintergreen, used in liniments. Sodium benzoate is a food preservative. 2-Methyl salicylic acid and ethyl salicylate are different compounds.

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