Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:

What is the common name of diacetyl morphine ?

Options:

cocaine

Heroin

Ganja

Hashish

Correct Answer:

Heroin

Explanation:

Heroin, commonly called smack is chemically diacetylmorphine which is a white, odourless, bitter crystalline compound. This is obtained by acetylation of morphine.