Which of the Following Is True of the Ibuprofen-Containing Drugs

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the ibuprofen-containing drugs Advil and Motrin?

• A) They are both sold as racemic mixtures.
• B) For both only a single enantiomer is manufactured and sold.
• C) Advil is sold as a racemic mixture but Motrin is sold as a single enantiomer.
• D) Motrin is sold as a racemic mixture but Advil is sold as a single enantiomer.

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Definitions:

Protons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of atoms, with a positive electric charge.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge that circle around an atom's nucleus.

Hydrogen Bonds

A type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom (such as oxygen or nitrogen) in another molecule.

Protein

Large molecules made from amino acids, essential for various functions in the body, including structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs.