Aspirin is a medication used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. Pharmaceutical companies use salicylic acid and a few other ingredients in order to make aspirin. Salicylic acid can also be found in plants as it plays an important role in plant growth and development.

Question

Which of the following is true about the production of aspirin?
A.
Aspirin is a synthetic material.
B.
Aspirin can be converted into plant material.
C.
Aspirin and plant material have the same chemical properties.
D.
Aspirin is a natural resource.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Aspirin is a synthetic material.

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is synthesized from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride. While salicylic acid is found in plants, aspirin itself is not a natural product; it is a synthetic drug. The other options do not accurately describe the nature of aspirin.