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Statement I 2-acetoxy benzoic acid can cause ulcer in stomach when taken in empty stomach.

Statement II This compound is aspirin which prevents platelets coagulation as it has blood clotting agent.

A)  Both Statement I and Statement II are true and the Statement II is the correct explanation of the Statement I

B)  Both Statement I and Statement II are true but the Statement II is not the correct explanation of the Statement I

C)  Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D)  Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

 This problem includes concept of action of aspirin on empty stomach and its bad impact. Action of aspirin on empty stomach When aspirin i.e., 2-acetoxy benzoic acid is taken by any one in empty stomach it causes hydrolysis of 2-acetoxy benzoic acid to form salicyclic acid. Salicyclic acid has bad impact on our stomach wall. However, sodium and potassium salt of aspirin are less harmfull.