Salicin structure given below is a glycoside- found in the bark of willow tree- used in relieving pain- Observe the following reaction of salicin-dil- HCl P - QCarbohydrateSalicinA- P is D-glucoseB- Q is 2-hydroxybenzylalcoholC- The above reaction occurs through a carbocation-D- Q can be converted to a modern analgesic painkiller- aspirin

The correct option is D Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (painkiller), aspirin ...

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Standard XII

Chemistry

Preparation of Carboxylic Acids

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Salicin (structure given below) is a glycoside, found in the bark of willow tree, used in relieving pain. Observe the following reaction of salicin.

P is D-glucose

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Q is 2-hydroxybenzylalcohol

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Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (painkiller), aspirin

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The above reaction occurs through a carbocation.

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The correct options are
A
P is D-glucose

B
Q is 2-hydroxybenzylalcohol

C
Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (painkiller), aspirin

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Salicin (structure given below) is a glycoside, found in the bark of willow tree, used in relieving pain. Observe the following reaction of salicin.

The correct options are A P is D-glucose B Q is 2-hydroxybenzylalcohol C Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (painkiller), aspirin

The correct options are
A
P is D-glucose

B
Q is 2-hydroxybenzylalcohol

C
Q can be converted to a modern analgesic (painkiller), aspirin