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Benzene 4-hydroxy acetanilide belongs to which of the following?

Options

  1. AAntipyretic
  2. BAntacid
  3. CAntiseptic
  4. DAntihistamine

Correct answer

A. Antipyretic

Step-by-step solution

Benzene-4-hydroxy acetanilide is also called paracetamol. It is an antipyretic (i.e., used for lowering body temperature) as well as analgesics (i.e., used to releive pain).

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