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Ibuprofen contains...

Ibuprofen contains

A

Only S -enantiomer

B

Only R -enantiomer

C

Racemic mixture of both R and S enantiomer

D

Both R and S enantiomer are active pain killers

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The correct Answer is:
A

There are two enantiomers (R and S) of ibuprofen. But the S - (+) - ibuprofen (dexibuprofen) is found to be in the active form.
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