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Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
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Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Chemistry in Everyday Life

Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Aspirin is classified as a/an:

Aspirin is classified as a/an:

Options

  1. Atranquillizer
  2. Bnarcotic
  3. Cantipyretic
  4. Danaesthetic

Correct answer

C. antipyretic

Step-by-step solution

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic. It is widely used to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Therefore, it is classified as an antipyretic.

Answer: antipyretic
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