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(C) Aspirin is chemically known as $2$-acetoxybenzoic acid. It is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid ($2$-hydroxybenzoic acid) using acetic

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(C) Aspirin is chemically known as $2$-acetoxybenzoic acid. It is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid ($2$-hydroxybenzoic acid) using acetic anhydride. The structure consists of a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid group $(-COOH)$ and an acetoxy group $(-OCOCH_3)$ at the ortho position. Therefore,the correct structural formula is represented by option $C$.

List-$I$	List-$II$
$A$. Bithional	$P$. Analgesics
$B$. Morphine	$Q$. Tranquilizer
$C$. Nardil	$R$. Antihistamine
$D$. Terfenadine	$S$. Antiseptic

Which is the correct structural formula of Aspirin?

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