Multiple choice

The chemical name of aspirin is:

  1. salicylacetic acid

  2. acetylsalicylic acid

  3. benzoylsalicylate

  4. acetylbenzoic acid

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aspirin's chemical name is acetylsalicylic acid. It is derived from salicylic acid and works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are responsible for pain, inflammation, and fever.

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