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Question
CBSEENBI12002405

Identify the molecules (a) and (b) shown below and select the right option giving their source and use

  • Molecule Source Use
    Coaine Erythroxylum coca Accelerates the transport of dopamine
  • Molecule Source Use
    Heroin Cannabis sativa Depressant and slows down body functions
  • Molecule Source Use
    Cannabinoid Atropa belladona Produces hallucinations
  • Molecule Source Use
    Morphine Papaver somniferm Sedative and pain killer

Solution

D.

Molecule Source Use
Morphine Papaver somniferm Sedative and pain killer

Cocaine, (C17, H21, NO4) is natural alkaloid obtained from leaves of coca. (Erythroxylon coca). It is powerful CNS stimulant Which induce a sense of well-being, pleasure and delays fatigue.
Morphine (C17 H19O3N) is extracted from Papaver somniferum and relieve pain.
Heroin[C17H17(OC2H3O)2ON] is semi-synthetic opiate. It is about three times more potent than morphine.