NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifePractice
Which one of the following statements is not true?
Options
- AAmpicillin is a natural antibiotic
- BAspirin is both analgesic and antipyretic
- CSulphadiazine is a synthetic antibacterial drug
- DSome disinfectants can be used as antiseptics
Correct answer
A. Ampicillin is a natural antibiotic
Step-by-step solution
Ampicillin is a modification of penicillin and thus is not a natural antibiotic. These semisynthetic penicillin (SSP) like empicillin, cloxacillin, etc. are produced by chemically combining specific side chains (in place of benzyl side chain of penicillin group) or by incorporating specific precursors in the mould cultures. Rest other statements are correct here.