Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Chemical name of aspirin is:

  1. Borax

  2. Salicylic acid

  3. Carbonic Acid

  4. Acetylsalicylic acid
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Explanation

Aspirin's chemical name is acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). It is synthesized by acetylating salicylic acid, which is derived from willow bark. Borax is sodium borate, carbonic acid is H2CO3, and salicylic acid is the precursor compound, not aspirin itself. The acetyl group (CH3CO) is what makes it aspirin, improving its efficacy and reducing side effects compared to salicylic acid.

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