Aspirin, a drug for curing headaches and pain is:

pyridine

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acetylsalicylic acid

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anthraquinone

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benzaldehyde

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The correct option is B acetylsalicylic acid
(B) acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid is a non-steroidal, non-inflammatory drug. Due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties, it is used to treat pain, fever or inflammation. It is produced by acetylation of salicylic acid.

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