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General Knowledge · Q683

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 683

Q683

Iodex, a pain relief balm, has the smell of ________ .

A.
Methyl salicylate
Answer
B.
Ethyl salicylate
C.
Propyl salicylate
D.
Butyl salicylate

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Iodex has the characteristic odour of Methyl salicylate, an organic ester naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It is used in high concentrations as a rubefacient and analgesic in deep heating liniments to treat joint and muscular pain.