Drugs containing carboxylic Acid organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxylic group. The general formula of a carboxylic acid is $R-COOH$. The carboxylic acids find a use in the manufacture of many useful drugs.one Such important drug is aspirin Answer the following (i) What is the IUPAC name of the drugs ? Name the functional groups present in the drug . (ii) Can the drug be prepared in the lab ? (iii) A person goes to the shop keeper to get aspirin pills without doctors presoription . The chemist is reluctant to give him pills with out doctor's prescription . (iv) Which values are reflected in chemists approach ?

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