COMEDK · Chemistry · 32. Chemistry in Everyday Life
2-acetoxy benzoic acid is used as an
- A antiseptic
- B antipyretic
- C antimalarial
- D antidepressant
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(B) antipyretic
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2 -acetoxy benzoic acid is aspirin. It is used as an antipyretic to reduce body temperature.
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