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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Chemistry in Everyday Life

Question:

Chloramphenicol is

Options:

broad spectrum antibacterial

broad spectrum analgesic

broad spectrum antibiotic

narrow spectrum antibiotic

Correct Answer:

broad spectrum antibiotic

Explanation:

Chloramphenicol is a 3. broad spectrum antibiotic.

It is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is used to treat a variety of infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, typhoid fever, and cholera. Chloramphenicol is not an analgesic, which is a pain reliever. It is also not a broad spectrum antibacterial.