2-methylphenol [ Py ] CH_3COCl X KMnO_4 Y The final product "Y" is a medicine. Which of the following is incorrect regarding "Y"?

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The final product "" is a medicine. Which of the following is incorrect regarding ""?

(A)It has analgesic as well as antipyretic properties
(B)It helps to prevent heart attack
(C)It has anti-blood clotting action
(D)It suppresses the gastric anomaliesCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Acetylation of o-cresol's group (with /pyridine) followed by oxidation of the ring methyl group to (with ) gives = acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), which is analgesic, antipyretic, helps prevent

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