SbistudyQuestion : In the following sets of compounds , the one which contains only medicinal compounds is
(1) Alizarin, phenacetin, morphine
(2) Aspirin, genatin violet, phenolphthalein
(3) Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirin
(4) 9-Oxdecanoic acid, boric acid, morphine
Answer : from all above options the correct answer is “(3) Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirin ”
explanation of correct answer : In our first option the “Alizarin” is a type of dye or it is used as dyeing textile fabrics. so this is not correct answer.
in our second option the “phenolphthalein” is a type of indicator which is used in acid–base titrations so the second option is also correct.
In fourth option the “9-Oxodecanoic acid” is a type of food-grade additives so this option is also incorrect as per our question requirement.
In our third answer all three compounds “Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirin” are contain only medicinal compounds that is why we have given this as our correct answer. so we can say that “(3) Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirin ” is sets of compounds, the one which contains only medicinal compounds. here Boric acid, chloramphenicol, aspirin are substances which is used as mild antiseptic , and the aspirin is an analgesic and also used as antipyretic. so we can say that all these compounds in this option are medical substances.