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JEE MAIN Chemistry QUESTION #5578
Question 1
Aspirin is the common name for which chemical compound?
  • Acetyl salicylic acid✔️
  • Phenyl salicylate
  • Acetyl salicylate
  • Methyl salicylic acid
Correct Answer Explanation
Aspirin is the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid (2-acetoxybenzoic acid). It is synthesized by acetylation of the –OH group of salicylic acid using acetic anhydride: $C_6H_4(OH)COOH + (CH_3CO)_2O \to C_6H_4(OCOCH_3)COOH + CH_3COOH$. It is an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory drug.