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What is the common name of p-Aminobenzenesulphonamide? |
Prontiosil Amoxycillin Sulphanilamide None of the above |
Sulphanilamide |
The correct answer is option 3. Sulphanilamide. The common name of p-Aminobenzenesulphonamide is Sulphanilamide. p-Aminobenzenesulphonamide: This chemical name describes the molecular structure of the compound, which consists of an amino group \((NH_2)\) attached to the para position of a benzene ring, with a sulphonamide \((SO_2NH_2)\) functional group attached to the benzene ring. The common name for this compound is "Sulphanilamide." It is also known as "sulphanilamide" or simply "sulphanil." Sulphanilamide is a synthetic antimicrobial agent belonging to the sulfa drug class. It was one of the first commercially available sulfa drugs and played a significant role in the treatment of bacterial infections before the advent of antibiotics like penicillin. |