Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 98
Question: In the following sets of compounds, the one which contains only medicinal compounds is
Options:
A) Alizarin, phenacetin, morphine
B) Aspirin, gentian violet, phenolphthalein
C) Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirin
D) 9-Oxdecanoic acid, boric acid, morphine
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Boric acid (mild antiseptic), chloramphenicol (antibiotic) and aspirin (antipyretic as well as analgesic) are all medicinal compounds.