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Chemistry in Everyday Life — Chemistry STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life2 Marks
Question
Name one substance which can act as both analgesic and antipyretic.
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Answer

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a chemical substance that lowers body temperature (to normal) and also reduces body pain. Therefore it acts as both antipyretic and analgesic.

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