Which of these is an antimalarial compound?

Quinine

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Nimbidin

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Carboxylic acid

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Choloroquine

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Solution

The correct option is A
Quinine

Bark of cinchona contains alkaloids like cinchonine, quinine, quinidine. These are used in the treatment of malaria.

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