JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeJEE Main

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How many of the following drugs contain a carboxyl group?

Aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, salvarsan, penicillin G, amyl meta cresol

Answer: 3

Solution

Aspirin, ibuprofen, and penicillin G each contain a free (carboxylic acid) group in their structures. Paracetamol,

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