Which Statement Is False

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false?

• A)Aspirin is a synthetic compound; that is,it does not occur in nature.
• B)The active ingredient in aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid.
• C)Salicin,found in willow bark,and salicylic acid,found in meadowsweet blossoms,have structures that are similar to aspirin.
• D)Aspirin is a strong acid.

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