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Chemistry in Everyday Life
State the function along with one example each of:
(i) Antihistamines, (ii) Antioxidants
(i) Antihistamines are those which counteract the effect of histamine which is generated in the body due to allergy e.g., diphenyl hydramine, promethazine, chlorophenaramine.
(ii) Antioxidants are those chemicals which prevent oxidation of food and other materials e.g., BHA (Butylated hydroxy anisole) and BHT (Butylated hydroxy toluene).
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With reference to which classification has the statement 'Ranitidine is an antacid' been given.
Why do we require artificial sweetening agents?
Write the chemical equation for preparing sodium soap from glyceryl oleate and glyceryl palmitate. Structure of these compounds are given below: 
Write the chemical equation for preparing sodium soap from glyceryl oleate and glyceryl palmitate. Structure of these compounds are given below:
Following type of non-ionic detergents are present in liquid detergents, emulsifying agents and wetting agents. Label the hydrophilic parts in the molecule. Identify the functional group(s) present in the molecule.
Define the term chemotherapy?
What is drug?
Name the macro-molecules that are chosen as drug targets.
Why should not medicines be taken without consulting doctors?
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