Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Aspirin is common name of?

  1. Salicylic Acid

  2. Salicylate

  3. Acetyl Salicylic Acid

  4. Methyl Salicylate
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Explanation

Aspirin is the common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a widely used pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug. Salicylic acid is a related compound, but aspirin specifically contains an acetyl group attached to the salicylic acid molecule. Methyl salicylate is oil of wintergreen, a different compound used in topical pain relief.

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