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  Aspirin and phenacetin are analgesics. Aspirin is pain reliever. It was never used alone but it had been used in APC tablets (combination of aspirin, phenacetin and caffeine) for curing common cough and. cold. The use of phenacetin was claimed to produce a sense of relaxation, to reduce tension and to increase work capacity. It was considered to be habit forming, overdose ofwhich may lead to kidney damage. Answer the following question based on the above passage- Identify A to E in the synthesis of E (phenacetin).                                                                                  [2]

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