JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Chemistry in Everyday Life JEE Main

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In the following sets of compounds, the one which contains only medicinal compounds is

(A)Alizarin, phenacetin, morphine
(B)Aspirin, gention violet, phenolphthalein
(C)Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirinCorrect
(D)9-oxodecanoic acid, boric acid, morphine

Answer: (C)

Solution

Boric acid (antiseptic), chloramphenicol (antibiotic), and aspirin (analgesic/antipyretic) are all medicinal compounds. Alizarin is a dye (not medicinal), phenolphthalein is an indicator/laxative-type compound rather

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