Question

Match the pairs a group a Paracetamol b chloramphenicol c bht d sodium Street rate group B antibiotic synthetic detergent C soap D antioxidant analgesic

Answer 1

The two columns matched are as follows':'

a) Paracetamol - analgesic

b) Chloramphenicol - antibiotic

c) bht - antioxidant

d) Sodium - synthetic detergent

• Paracetamol is an analgesic compound. This is used to treat pain and fever.

• Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is used to suppress bacterial growth.

• bht is also known as Butylayed hydroxy toluene.

It is a phenol derivative that is beneficial for its antioxidant properties.

• Sodium derivatives such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium sulfonate are synthetic detergents.

• Common soaps contains sodium salts.