Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 24

Question: Phenacetin is an example of

Options:

A) antibiotic

B) antimalarial

C) antipyretic

D) all of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Phenacetin is M-acetyl-p-phenetidine. It is used as an antipyretic analgesic similar to aspirin, it has chronic tonicity towards kidney.