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An antibiotic contains nitro group attached to aromatic nucleus in its structure. It is

A

Penicillin

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B

Streptomycin

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C

Tetracycline

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D

Chloramphenicol

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Solution

The correct option is D Chloramphenicol
Among the given antibiotics, only chloramphenicol contains a nitrogroup attached to aromatic ring.

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