Aspirin is an acetylation product of
(a) o-hydroxybenzoic acid
(b) o-dihydroxybenzene
(c) m-hydroxybenzoic acid
(d) p-dihydroxybenzene
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(b) o-dihydroxybenzene
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(a) o-hydroxybenzoic acid
Explanation:
Aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid) is an acetylation product of o-hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid). Aspirin is commonly used as a pain reliever for minor aches and pains and to reduce fever or inflammation.
Option A is the correct answer.
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