Below Is a Molecule of Aspirin

question 162

Multiple Choice

Below is a molecule of aspirin. What functional groups are present in this molecule?
Aspirin

• A) Aromatic, carboxylic acid and ester
• B) Aromatic, alcohol and ester
• C) Alkene, alcohol and ether
• D) Alkene, carboxylic acid and ketone
• E) Phenol, ether and aldehyde

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