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.