Which is not true about Aspirin?

It is acetyl salicylic acid

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It is acetoxy benzoic acid

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It is methyl benzoate

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It exhibits anti-inflammatory properties

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Solution

The correct option is C It is methyl benzoate
Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is commonly used as a pain reliever and as an antipyretic. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory characteristics and hence, can be used as a blood thinner.

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