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Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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2-Acetoxybenzoic acid is called :

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paracetamol

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aspirin

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heroine

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mordant dye

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Solution

The correct option is C aspirin
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid or 2-(acetoxy)benzoic acid, is a salicylate medication, often used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.

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