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Chemically Aspirin is:

A $Acetyl salicylic acid$
B $Sodium salicylate$
C $Methyl salicylate$
D $Ethyl salicylate$

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Aspirin, a well-known analgesic and antipyretic drug, is chemically known as acetylsalicylic acid. It is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid.

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Chemically Aspirin is:

A

Acetyl salicylic acid

B

Sodium salicylate

C

Methyl salicylate

D

Ethyl salicylate

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