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Select the correct statements about aspirin.

AIt contains both an ester group and a carboxylic acid group
BIt lowers fever as well as relieving pain
CIt is the preferred analgesic for a person suffering from a peptic ulcer
DIt is a narcotic analgesic

Answer: A, B

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) has -COOH and -OCOCH3 groups and is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic. Because it reduces protective prostaglandins it is avoided in ulcers.

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