The drug shown is used mainly as a

AAntacid
BAnalgesic and antipyretic
CAntihistamine
DTranquiliser

Answer: B

The compound shown is paracetamol (4-hydroxyacetanilide). It relieves pain and lowers fever, so it is an analgesic and antipyretic, not an antacid, antihistamine or tranquiliser.

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