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Chemistry In Everyday Life

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What is paracetamol? What medicinal effect does it produce in the human body?

Solution

Paracetamol is an non-addictive analgesics drug.
Its chemical name is 4-hydroxy N-acetyl aniline. Its molecular formula is C₈H₉NO₂. Its structure is

It is the best antipyretics known. This is used tor lowering the body temperature during high fevers. It is also used as analgesic.

Some More Questions From Chemistry in Everyday Life Chapter

Sleeping pills are recommended by doctors to the patients suffering from sleeplessness but it is not advisable to take its doses without consultation with the doctor. Why?

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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