Which of the Following Compounds Has β-Lactam Ring in Its

Question

Which of the following compounds has β-lactam ring in its chemical structure?
A) pyrethrin
B) aspirin
C) amoxicillin
D) ibuprofen

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin is a β-lactam antibiotic and has a β-lactam ring in its chemical structure. Pyrethrin is a natural insecticide, aspirin is a salicylate, and ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) - none of which contain a β-lactam ring.