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Which pair of functional groups is present in the drug shown?

  1. APhenolic OH and a primary amine
  2. BEster and a secondary amine
  3. CPhenolic OH and a secondary amide
  4. DAlcoholic OH and a primary amide

Answer: C

The compound shown is paracetamol. The ring carries a phenolic OH and an NH-C(=O)CH3 group, which is an N-substituted (secondary) amide. There is no ester and no free amine.
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