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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Correct statements with respect to morphine \((\mathrm{X})\) and Veronal (Y) are
A. Both \(\mathrm{X}\) and \(\mathrm{Y}\) are sleep producing agents
B. \(\mathrm{X}\) is hypnotic and \(\mathrm{Y}\) is analgesic
C. \(\mathrm{X}\) is analgesic and \(\mathrm{Y}\) is hypnotic
D. \(\mathrm{X}\) is non narcotic analgesic and \(\mathrm{Y}\) is antidepressant

  1. A \(\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}\)
  2. B B, C
  3. C A, C
  4. D C, D
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Correct Answer

(C) A, C

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Morphine and veronal are narcotic analgesics and tranquilizers respectively and produce sleep. Thus, (A) is correct and (B) is incorrect. Veronal can also be called hypnotic (sleep producing agent). Thus, (C) is correct. (D) is incorrect as per above information.