Question

Aspirin is an acetylation product of
(a) o-hydroxybenzoic acid
(b) o-dihydroxybenzene
(c) m-hydroxybenzoic acid
(d) p-dihydroxybenzene

Answer 1

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(b) o-dihydroxybenzene

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Answer 2

(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.