Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
Which of the following compounds is widely used as an antipyretic?
Options
- AChloroquine
- BParacetamol
- CLSD
- DChloramphenicol
Correct answer
B. Paracetamol
Step-by-step solution
Antipyretics are drugs used to reduce fever. Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug. Paracetamol is widely used as an antipyretic and analgesic. LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) is a hallucinogen. Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Therefore, paracetamol is the correct answer. Answer: Paracetamol