Question
What type of drug the aspirin is?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Chemistry in Everyday Life
2026
MHT CET 2026 (11 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Analgesic
- B. Antimicrobial
- C. Anti-oxidant
- D. Antibiotic
Answer
A. Analgesic
Step-by-step solution
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a non-narcotic analgesic. It is widely used to relieve minor aches and pains, and also has antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, aspirin is classified as an analgesic. Answer: Analgesic
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