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In 1932, which medicine was prepared by Paul Ehrlich?

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Sulpha drug
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Prontosil
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Solution

The correct option is A Prontosil
In 1932, Paul Ehrlich prepared antibiotic Prontosil.
Prontosil contains N=N linkage similar to As=As linkage in Salvarsan. In human body, the sulpha drug prontosil gets converted into sulphanilamide.

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