(B) Aspirin is chemically known as $Acetylsalicylic \ acid$. It is prepared by the acetylation of $Salicylic \ acid$ using acetic anhydride. Therefore

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(B) Aspirin is chemically known as $Acetylsalicylic \ acid$. It is prepared by the acetylation of $Salicylic \ acid$ using acetic anhydride. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

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Which of the following compounds is aspirin?

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Methyl silicate
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Acetylsalicylic acid
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Phenyl salicylate
D
Salicylic acid

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