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  4. How many of the following compound is/are the main constituent of paracetamol? (I) o-acetoxybenzoic acid (II) p-hydroxyacetanilide (III) hexamethylenetetramine (IV) phenyl salicylate

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Q. How many of the following compound is/are the main constituent of paracetamol?
(I) $o$-acetoxybenzoic acid
(II) $p$-hydroxyacetanilide
(III) hexamethylenetetramine
(IV) phenyl salicylate

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Solution:

$p$-hydroxyacetanilide is the main constituent of paracetamol.

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