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Acetyl salicylic acid is used as...

Acetyl salicylic acid is used as

A

an antiseptic

B

an antibiotic

C

an analgesic

D

a pesticide

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Compound**: The question asks about Acetyl Salicylic Acid, which is commonly known as Aspirin. 2. **Understand the Structure**: Acetyl Salicylic Acid is derived from Salicylic Acid. Salicylic Acid has a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). 3. **Formation of Acetyl Salicylic Acid**: When an acetyl group (CH3CO-) is added to Salicylic Acid, it replaces the hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl group. This results in the formation of Acetyl Salicylic Acid. 4. **Chemical Name**: The chemical name for Acetyl Salicylic Acid is 2-acetoxybenzoic acid, which is also known as Aspirin. 5. **Uses of Acetyl Salicylic Acid**: Acetyl Salicylic Acid (Aspirin) is primarily used as: - **Analgesic**: It is effective in relieving pain. - **Antipyretic**: It helps in reducing fever. - **Anti-inflammatory**: It reduces inflammation in the body. 6. **Conclusion**: The main use of Acetyl Salicylic Acid is as an analgesic (painkiller). **Final Answer**: Acetyl Salicylic Acid is used as an analgesic. ---
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