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The correct statements about Zfrom the following areI It is o-hydroxybenzoic acid.
IIIt is a non-narcotic analgesic.
III It acts as an antipyretic.
IV It acts as an antihistamine.

  1. A II and III
  2. B I and IV
  3. C II and IV
  4. D I and II
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(A) II and III

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Initially phenol shows acid-base reaction. Then Kolbe's shows reaction in which it forms ortho salicylic acid and para salicylic acid. Later it reacts with acetic anhydride to form aspirin. Aspirin acts as an antipyretic and non-narcotic analgesic.
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